Tall or long aquariums?
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Tall aquariums are good for fish like angelfish, but if i had to chose between the two i would choose long because they are suited better for schooling fish such as harlequins or any tetras.
So for me long is the way to go, but since i have a tall 45g i plan to have angelfish in the future.
- depthC
So for me long is the way to go, but since i have a tall 45g i plan to have angelfish in the future.
- depthC
I heared that long is best for filtration, but I dont know if that is true or not (anyone?) Ive also heared its harder to plant tall tanks, so if your gonna want to do that I'd think about the long. Like GuppyGuy said it depends on the fish you plan to get, if you want a lot of bottom feeders, then your gonna need the long, but if you want an angle fish then a tall would be more apropriate.
It is, but it depends on what filtration. If its a power filter or ugf like many of us have, then yeah, its best for a long tank. The filtered water cannot reach the bottom of the tall tank as good as the long tank, creating "dead spots" in the tall tank, unless you have a canister that has a tube running all the way to the bottom. But I read somewhere inna book that tall and long tanks are equal to saltwater fish, know what I mean?*twirlysmi
LONG!
I had a 30 gal tall tank as my first tank years ago. Looked nice and all but there were a few problems.
1. Filter intake tubes rarely came close to reaching the bottom of the tank causing stagnanat water at the lower levels.
2. Must have tall decor and plants to fully utilize viewing surface area.
3. Smaller water surface area . . . must create agitation to facillitate gas exchange
4. Pain in the but to vac. the gravel and scrape the sides of the tank due to its depth.
So . . . I prefer the longer tanks over the taller ones.
I had a 30 gal tall tank as my first tank years ago. Looked nice and all but there were a few problems.
1. Filter intake tubes rarely came close to reaching the bottom of the tank causing stagnanat water at the lower levels.
2. Must have tall decor and plants to fully utilize viewing surface area.
3. Smaller water surface area . . . must create agitation to facillitate gas exchange
4. Pain in the but to vac. the gravel and scrape the sides of the tank due to its depth.
So . . . I prefer the longer tanks over the taller ones.
Ahh, the very best is my 55g as it's both tall and long!!!
Really, they each have their good points....tall tanks: good for angelfish, discus and for tall plants like vallis. Also looks very nice for reef tanks. Has a nice viewing area so to speak.
Long tanks: good for schooling fish or fish that defend a territory. Lighting requirements are not as difficult to meet in either fresh or salt and of course more swimming room.
I have both kinds and really like them both!!
Really, they each have their good points....tall tanks: good for angelfish, discus and for tall plants like vallis. Also looks very nice for reef tanks. Has a nice viewing area so to speak.
Long tanks: good for schooling fish or fish that defend a territory. Lighting requirements are not as difficult to meet in either fresh or salt and of course more swimming room.
I have both kinds and really like them both!!
square
i am wondering...are there square tanks? ive seen ones that look square but aren't actually (because they weren't equally wide).
it seems like a compromise between long and tall,
altho i can see how they'd have the disadvantages of both tho.
somehow a square tank seems like a cool novelty...=D...maybe keep puffers in it...something squarish =b
i am wondering...are there square tanks? ive seen ones that look square but aren't actually (because they weren't equally wide).
it seems like a compromise between long and tall,
altho i can see how they'd have the disadvantages of both tho.
somehow a square tank seems like a cool novelty...=D...maybe keep puffers in it...something squarish =b
