Top-down views reef tank

[peong]

Hi guys,

I'm planning to setup a 2.5ft x 2.5 x 1.5H top-down views reef tank, stand will be same size as tank so the total height is 3ft, just good enough to stand straight and capture all views from the top, is just the same as how we select corals at the lfs. But tank's height at 1.5ft will it be too deep? and width 2.5ft will it be too far to view bcos one side of the glass will against the wall? My intention for a 1.5ft depth is mainly to reduce the wavy surface as I will also wanna try with some SPS and they needs strong waves, further more, a deeper depth will allows me to enjoy the side viewing too. But my worry now is that I will not able to see those stuffs on the sand bed when viewing from the top.

Need your precious experience sharing and suggestions, my alternative is a 3ft x 2 x 1H (or 14"H) , how you think?

[Thexder]

If you search reef central, someone has a top down view tank. But its a zoa tank.