i have a 155 bow with a 28" stand. this is my first tank and i only wish i would have thought to build a base to make it higher. around 6' overall would be perfect. just a ***** to clean.
I built my stand for my 58 gallon. It's at 36" and it's a little on the low side.
Go taller. tape a big rectangle out on the wall at the ideal height of the tank and look at it for a few days. Then you'll know if it is the right height for you. If you don't like it, or it bugs you, change it and wait another few days.
yea I am gunna need a little ladder but as far as reaching the bottom goes; the tank is going to have 5" DSB so the bottom is really only 24-25 inches which isn't so bad