Taking care of a large tank hard?

[MyFishyTank]

Hello MyFishyTank here and i was just wondering if i am getting myself into any complications. I am currently at a 10g tank with 2 Ramshorn snails and 1 betta fish and 1 live sword plant. But i was just wondering if i were to go to a larger tank, to get fish like Otto, Tetras and stuff will it be hard and a lot more expensive to take care of?

 

[MyFishyTank]

I am making a stand for a 60L tank and before i do it, i just want to know what can happen while i got these fish in the tank, what will i need to do to keep them healthy and what will i need to do to have a successful tank.

 

[GraphicGr8s]

I've always found the larger the tank (up to a point) the easier it is to care for.

 

[MotherOfGreatIntentions]

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The larger the tank (within reason) the easier it is to maintain. The smaller the tank, the more vulnerable it is to changing conditions. Very little room for error with the smaller tanks!

 

[GraphicGr8s]

+1
The larger the tank (within reason) the easier it is to maintain. The smaller the tank, the more vulnerable it is to changing conditions. Very little room for error with the smaller tanks!

So true. Overfeed a 10 gallon and it's a big deal. Overfeed a 55 and it will usually absorb the mistake. However it is most assuredly more expensive when/if you need to medicate or need additives.

 

[lauraf]

Larger tanks aren't much more work than a smaller tank. By the time you get your equipment out to do a water change, spending a few minutes more to change more water isn't a big deal. And as stated above, larger tanks are more forgiving, so your fish are usually healthier and happier. Go ahead and be confident about getting a larger tank! But just because it's bigger doesn't mean that you don't have to be diligent about regular maintenance - checking water parameters, do water changes as needed . . . . Sort of like whether you have a miniature poodle or a golden lab - they both need to be walked and get their shots

 

[MotherOfGreatIntentions]

Larger tanks aren't much more work than a smaller tank. By the time you get your equipment out to do a water change, spending a few minutes more to change more water isn't a big deal. And as stated above, larger tanks are more forgiving, so your fish are usually healthier and happier. Go ahead and be confident about getting a larger tank! But just because it's bigger doesn't mean that you don't have to be diligent about regular maintenance - checking water parameters, do water changes as needed . . . . Sort of like whether you have a miniature poodle or a golden lab - they both need to be walked and get their shots

Yep, but the miniature poodle has a smaller bladder and is more likely to pee in the house if you don't make it home for lunch.

 

[MyFishyTank]

thanks everyone for the comments, it has really boosted my confidence in a large tank. What are some beginning fish for this size of tank?

 

[MarryCristine]

Well, it’s not a hard task and all what you have to do is spend more time and maintain the tank well.

 

[pateceramics]

You said you wanted to do 60L. Did you mean 60 gallon "L is for long"? Or did you mean 60 "L is for liters"? (15 gallons).

Just wanted to be sure since the tank in your signature was abbreviated as "10G". Which is totally obviously a measurement in gallons.

 

[aakaakaak]

60L is 15 gallons, right?

IMO you should start with a 20 long, 29 or 30 gallon instead. They're not huge, but still provide a good buffer and great options for stocking.