37 gallon aquarium

Blackheart · 11-16-2012, 01:35 PM

So I currently have a 25 gallon aquarium. I really wanted to get a much larger one, but not too large as I only have a limited amount of room. Would it be worth it to upgrade from my 25 gallon to a 37 gallon?

ony · 11-16-2012, 03:05 PM

Depends what you want to do with it.

Ulupica · 11-16-2012, 03:33 PM

Benefits of going to a 37:
You will gain a lot of water volume which would aid stability.
You would gain another 6 inches in length.
The added height would be good if you want angel fish.

Cons:
The height of the tank makes planting and other maintenance jobs harder.
Need more light to reach the bottom due to the height.

I personally like the proportions of the 37 (kind of like watching a TV screen) but you are limited by the 12" depth (the same as the 25). I know I was up to my armpit in water if I had to reach down to the bottom.

My favorite tanks (proportion wise and all around usability) are the 20L, 40 Breeder, and the standard 75.

kruzerman · 11-16-2012, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ulupica

Benefits of going to a 37:
You will gain a lot of water volume which would aid stability.
You would gain another 6 inches in length.
The added height would be good if you want angel fish.

Cons:
The height of the tank makes planting and other maintenance jobs harder.
Need more light to reach the bottom due to the height.

I personally like the proportions of the 37 (kind of like watching a TV screen) but you are limited by the 12" depth (the same as the 25). I know I was up to my armpit in water if I had to reach down to the bottom.

My favorite tanks (proportion wise and all around usability) are the 20L, 40 Breeder, and the standard 75.

I have to agree with all of these remarks. I love my 37 but maintenance is a PITA. Especially when i have to trim low plants like DHG and lighting was not easy. I would have liked to go with a 40B but the dimensions of my stand would not allow the depth.

Blackheart · 11-16-2012, 04:15 PM

I decided to scrap that idea and go with a 56 gallon column aquarium, however. Due to being on sale for just around the same price

steveo · 11-17-2012, 03:21 PM

You will be glad you chose the 56 gallon over the 37 gallon tank. I too was making the same choice and have not regreted going with the larger of the two.

11-16-2012, 01:35 PM	#1
Blackheart Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan Posts: 639	37 gallon aquarium So I currently have a 25 gallon aquarium. I really wanted to get a much larger one, but not too large as I only have a limited amount of room. Would it be worth it to upgrade from my 25 gallon to a 37 gallon?

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11-16-2012, 03:05 PM	#2
ony Planted Member (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: UK Posts: 271	Depends what you want to do with it.

11-16-2012, 03:33 PM	#3
Ulupica Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Sheboygan, WI Posts: 95	Benefits of going to a 37: You will gain a lot of water volume which would aid stability. You would gain another 6 inches in length. The added height would be good if you want angel fish. Cons: The height of the tank makes planting and other maintenance jobs harder. Need more light to reach the bottom due to the height. I personally like the proportions of the 37 (kind of like watching a TV screen) but you are limited by the 12" depth (the same as the 25). I know I was up to my armpit in water if I had to reach down to the bottom. My favorite tanks (proportion wise and all around usability) are the 20L, 40 Breeder, and the standard 75.

11-16-2012, 04:15 PM	#5
Blackheart Planted Tank Enthusiast (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Royal Oak, Michigan Posts: 639	I decided to scrap that idea and go with a 56 gallon column aquarium, however. Due to being on sale for just around the same price

11-17-2012, 03:21 PM	#6
steveo Algae Grower (View User Tanks) PTrader: (0/0%) Join Date: May 2012 Location: Tecumseh, MI Posts: 42	You will be glad you chose the 56 gallon over the 37 gallon tank. I too was making the same choice and have not regreted going with the larger of the two.