Tank size question

[saltwaterwannabe]

What is the largest 6 foot tank dimension, including frame?

I am preparing to build cabinets to house my water changing station and other equipment as part of a tank wall setup. I am sizing them to leave room for a future 6 foot tank upgrade and am a few inches short of having the desireable 36 + inch opening for 40 breeders on either side. I could build one side slightly wider to accomodate the 36 inch tank (also cited 1/2" over 36) but I want to ensure it does not appear unbalanced.

I see the largest 6 foot tanks are listed at 72.5 inches. Can anyone verify this is the entire width incliding plastic frame?

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[porpoiseaquatics]

My Marineland 180 is 72-3/8" including frame.

 

[saltwaterwannabe]

Would 73 inches leave enough room to put the tank in place?

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[Adam]

My 220 is 72-9/16 at the widest point, go a min of 73-1/2" so you'll have room when sliding the tank in place. It'll still be roughly a 1/2 on either side.
But if you ever want access to those front side corners from the outside you should go a little bigger, like 76".
For the top give yourself at least 10" over the top of the tank.

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[elfloyd]

You probably know this... but don't frame in the back of the tank bottom. Easier to slide in, and gives a little lee-way front to back if you need it.

 

[saltwaterwannabe]

Thanks all, this was great info

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[nickg]

Don't forget about the dream tank!! I purchased one and was on the way... Then moved the mother in law in and had to sell it.... no more man cave...

300 DD 72 1/8X36X 27 1/8

 

[saltwaterwannabe]

If I ever go to an 8 footer it will be as a peninsula or as a room divider. Not a likely option for the house I am in due to support interfering with the in law suite below.

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[steveflanders]

I was lucky enough to get a great 'bonus' with my new house, there was an in-wall aquarium build in, it's not that big tho, but having a huge one comes with extra 'troubles', so I'm fine with that.
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[nickg]

72/12=6'

300DD is a 6' tank not an 8'.

 

[saltwaterwannabe]

nickg;1115720 wrote: 72/12=6'

300DD is a 6' tank not an 8'.

Yessir. I am planning a 6 footer in a few years. If that goes well then I may up to an 8 footer someday, just saying it would need to be somewhere else and not likely in the next 5 to 10 years anyway. I am planning for a 180 or 225 upgrade in 2 to 3 years and am building a wall unit around my 4 footer, leaving space for an upgrade in a few years. My biggest want at this time is my water station to be next to my tanks.

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[raz0945]

You might want to leave room for the outside magnets that hold the powerheads, you can always frame around the opening.

 

[brick fish house]

FWIW...

If you leave enough space on the sides, you can clean the side glass much more easily (and do other maintenance tasks)