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Post by parker002 on May 11, 2012 11:07:35 GMT -5
I'm looking at selling my 55G and upgrading to something MUCH bigger.
I'm curious if anyone has any opinions on the following comparison, whether it's about what would look better, what would be easier to setup and maintain, or anything else you can think of.
If given the choice, would you prefer:
1) A 120G tall, 48x24x25 or
2) A 125G long, 72x18x23
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Post by Carl on May 11, 2012 13:28:22 GMT -5
I personally much prefer the the longer aquarium.
Here are the reasons:
*More surface area allows for more gas exchange and bio load
*Fish generally swim horizontally and thus more habitat space including the bottom
*Better planted aquarium
*Easier maintenance and better filtration options.
Carl
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Post by parker002 on May 11, 2012 17:07:44 GMT -5
I'm gonna do the 125G. Now I just have to figure out where to get one - none of the big online retailers carry anything that size.
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Post by sammiesam on May 11, 2012 19:09:22 GMT -5
not sure where abouts you are but check out kijiji, I have found some amazing deals on tanks on there. I got my 55gal in perfect condition for 90 bucks with lights and hood
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Post by Carl on May 14, 2012 11:08:14 GMT -5
I'm gonna do the 125G. Now I just have to figure out where to get one - none of the big online retailers carry anything that size. Craig's list has more local sellers of items like this which otherwise are nearly impossible to ship economically and/or safely. I would also check with local retailers, most can order anything if they have a good relationship with an aquarium builder. Carl |
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Post by parker002 on May 15, 2012 8:47:43 GMT -5
Yeah, I'm just going to shop around. I'll probably need a cabinet too, which is going to drive up the price.
After that, I need to consider more lighting (probably just supplement my LED tiles with 6500K screw-in CFL since I can build that myself), more filtration, and a bigger heater.
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Post by clarasmithh001 on Dec 19, 2012 0:15:26 GMT -5
Hello all,
I personally prefer the the longer aquarium, A 125G long, 72x18x23. Because it has more surface area and allow for more gas exchange. One of main to prefer it, Easier maintenance.
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Post by clarasmithh001 on Mar 1, 2013 5:12:21 GMT -5
Thanks a lot for sharing useful information. This is really great advice and i really like it.
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