Aquarium dimensions and aquascaping

[chris_todd]

I'm seriously tempted to bid on either the 120g or 135g tanks being auctioned by PVAS, as we have one spot in our basement that is a little over 6 feet wide and two feet deep, and doesn't have a tank in it! (Ssssh... don't tell Amy I said that)

I wanted people's opinions on the relative advantages/disadvantages of these two tank's dimensions from an aquascaping perspective:
120g - four feet long by two feet wide (front to back) by two feet high
135g - six feet long by 18 inches wide by two feet high

I can imagine the extra six inches front to back might make it easier to give a sense of depth with the 120g, but I'm really tempted by the extra two feet of length the 135 provides.

Your thoughts and opinions appreciated...

[krisw]

Go for the 120g, not only is the depth incredible, it's easier to light with standard 48" T5 fixtures. (A 120g is the tank I dream about having someday)

[Aaron]

I agree the 120 is the way to go. In general tanks that are at least 1/3 wide and tall as they are long are easier to scape.

[DonkeyFish]

FWIW, I helped move all the tanks up in this silent auction thing... they were all gorgeous. AND will come with lights

Other than that, I'm with everyone else on the 120 vote. You won't miss the extra 2' when you've got a depth you can work with.