Long or Tall?
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You know what? It kinda depends on the type of fish you plan on getting. Foe example, if your looking into getting barbs, sharks type of fish that like to swim back and forth, and back and forth, a long tank would be best. Discus, angels type of fish like the tall tanks where they can swim up and down, and up and down. They are not much for swimming back and forth, and back and forth. ( :
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Another consideration is if you plan on keeping plants and what kind. Tall tanks tend to be good for plants because of growth however lighting tends to be a concern. You will need a higher output of lighting to get to the bottom of a tall tank where as in a longer tank, that might not be neccessary.
And another consideration is maintainence. It is easier on a longer tank than a tall tank. At least you dont have to get in the tank to clean it (tall tank).
How about a good suggestion. Get a long, tall tank. *crazysmiley* *twirlysmiley*
) Another consideration is if you plan on keeping plants and what kind. Tall tanks tend to be good for plants because of growth however lighting tends to be a concern. You will need a higher output of lighting to get to the bottom of a tall tank where as in a longer tank, that might not be neccessary.
And another consideration is maintainence. It is easier on a longer tank than a tall tank. At least you dont have to get in the tank to clean it (tall tank).
How about a good suggestion. Get a long, tall tank. *crazysmiley* *twirlysmiley*
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I guess it also depends on what is long and what is tall. Does long mean that the tank is very shallow? And a tall tank mean it is very narrow? It does depend on the dimensions.
Imo, Im not too fussy about long/tall. What I really like is the depth. The deeper the tank the better. Again, just my opinion.
Imo, Im not too fussy about long/tall. What I really like is the depth. The deeper the tank the better. Again, just my opinion.
The longer the better! It does depend on the fish. People who keep angels like taller tanks, like before said, because their fish are not long and skinny, they're very laterally compressed, so taller tanks show them off much better.
I definetely prefer long tanks and not too deep, no more than 18 inches. The deeper the tank the more light you need. Fish also prefer longer tanks, there's more room to swim. And most fish don't swim up and down. And taller tanks don't neccessarily show plants better either. True though, larger plants have more room to grow up, but that's about it. It's hard to get enough light to them with deep tanks, so it's really a bother in the long run. The longer the tank, the more plants you can keep.
Basiclly, I try to find the longest tank I can find.
I definetely prefer long tanks and not too deep, no more than 18 inches. The deeper the tank the more light you need. Fish also prefer longer tanks, there's more room to swim. And most fish don't swim up and down. And taller tanks don't neccessarily show plants better either. True though, larger plants have more room to grow up, but that's about it. It's hard to get enough light to them with deep tanks, so it's really a bother in the long run. The longer the tank, the more plants you can keep.
Basiclly, I try to find the longest tank I can find.
choose the tank based on nature.if the fish come still deep still waters a tall tank would be good,if they come from shallow streams then a long would make the fish happier.when i swim if i go too deep my head gets pressurized,i figure the same would happen to a fish and that would eventualy become very stressful.but i'm just a sidewalk know it all so who knows whats right.
I'm thinking of going with a 20 or 30 gal long tank as from the pro's and the cons it would be the way to go. I plan on getting various sharks which from what I hear would just go back and forth, back and forth. I also wouldn't have the lighting issue for any live plants I put in. And for any other fish I put in there, I don't think it'll be a problem because I'll steer clear of the ones that just go up and down up and down. Thanks for the replies. Of course the ideal would have be to have lots of money to get a nice tall and long tank
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I have a 42 gallon Hex (currently not set up). I didn't like it much. The shape is too awkward to make a good composition inside the aquarium. Also, since it's a tall tank, it's difficult to get enough light to the bottom. This is complicated further by the small surface area - The best I can provide would be like 64 watts in two 32 w power compact strips. There is no sigle strip that will fit atop this aquarium AND provide enough light for live plants.
However, I do have a 26 beveled front aquarium. It's basically rectangular but with the front two corners knocked in @ 45 degree angles. I really like this aquarium. It's good.
However, I do have a 26 beveled front aquarium. It's basically rectangular but with the front two corners knocked in @ 45 degree angles. I really like this aquarium. It's good.