[pdubya1234]

I'm really torn.

I'm in the process of moving and I'm trying to consolidate two tanks (55g + 30g-L) and I really only have space for 1 tank right now and I already have the stand that will fit either a 60g or the 75g. Fish load isn't an issue as they're mostly planted tanks more than fish tanks.

I know the lighting will be easier on a 60g breeder but my normal shop is having a hard time getting one for me and it's taking way longer than they anticipated and they're estimating potentially another month. My biggest concern with the 75g is the lighting. I really love red plants (Ludwigia natans, Rotala rotundifolia, etc) and I can notice a big difference in the red color on my 30L vs the 55. Both are CO2 injected /w Fluval 3.0 lights.

Since I'm already doing CO2 injection, I could get 2x of the Fluval 59w 3.0 plant lights if I had to, but I'm just wondering if I can still maintain enough lighting to get that deep red color I want.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[minorhero]

I'm really torn.

I'm in the process of moving and I'm trying to consolidate two tanks (55g + 30g-L) and I really only have space for 1 tank right now and I already have the stand that will fit either a 60g or the 75g. Fish load isn't an issue as they're mostly planted tanks more than fish tanks.

I know the lighting will be easier on a 60g breeder but my normal shop is having a hard time getting one for me and it's taking way longer than they anticipated and they're estimating potentially another month. My biggest concern with the 75g is the lighting. I really love red plants (Ludwigia natans, Rotala rotundifolia, etc) and I can notice a big difference in the red color on my 30L vs the 55. Both are CO2 injected /w Fluval 3.0 lights.

Since I'm already doing CO2 injection, I could get 2x of the Fluval 59w 3.0 plant lights if I had to, but I'm just wondering if I can still maintain enough lighting to get that deep red color I want.

Does anyone have any suggestions?

Consider buying a twinstar instead. You can definitely get good color in a 75.

 

[Brandon Scott Lessner]

I went with a 75 after having a choice of getting both fairly easily. The height of the 75 gives me more options for fish to be at different heights. That said I'm looking at using 2 Finnex CRV/ALC lights rather than the fluval due to color preference.

 

[pollywog]

Unless you prefer rimless, Petco carries 60 gal breeder for $199.