[bl4nket]

Right now I have a 55 gallon corner tank, but that one sits at my mom's house. I didn't bring it over because it would probably be a hassle...so I visit over there every two weeks to do the water changes and fix the co2.

BUT... I'm interested in doing a high tech setup and I'm looking to start getting my wish-list of equipment together, and with that I wanted to start with getting a awesome tank. I'm looking for something in the range of 55-75 gallons.

Can anyone point me in the direction of some good sites to actually get tanks these sizes that you recommend?

 

[lnstevens]

I would go with a 65, 75, or 110 personally. I'm actually looking at a 120 for my next takn (48x24). The depth of these tanks helps a lot in aquascaping. A 55 is only 12" deep while the 65/75/110 are 19" deep making it much easier to aquascape.

 

[PinoyBoy]

Here are the common tank dimmensions: http://alysta.com/books/fishtank.htm

As for where to buy, wait for petco's dollar per gallon sale. There's glasscages but there has been mixed views about it.

 

[speedoflife]

I vote bowfront. I got one and wouldn't go back.

 

[oldpunk78]

I don't know how much 'wish' this list is but a ADA 120P is about as nice as you could get in size range you mentioned.

http://www.adgshop.com/120cm_Cube_Garden_p/102-8552.htm

 

[hydrophyte]

Get a standard 50 (36X18X18) !!!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

 

[antbug]

I don't know how much 'wish' this list is but a ADA 120P is about as nice as you could get in size range you mentioned.

http://www.adgshop.com/120cm_Cube_Garden_p/102-8552.htm

+1. Only a 120g would be better than a 120p.

 

[Coltonorr]

I with Hydro... a 50 is sweet.
75 is really nice also...gets you a little more length.

 

[DaveK]

You can see from the previous posts that there are many different opinions as to the "best tank". Actually any of they would work just fine. It comes down to, what do you want out of the tank?

Now I'm not calling anyone else wrong, and I will not mention any specific posts, but there were some suggestions that I wouldn't even consider. I just don't like those specific tanks. Yet there are fine for their owners because they do like them.

The bottom line is, pick what you want. I also suggest that you give a lot of thought as to how you want to aquascape the tank, since that will govern tank choice to some extent.

 

[bl4nket]

I really like the ada 120p or even the 90p. I'm not to sure what 90p transfer to be in gallon wise...

update never mind I think i figured it out. 48 gallons.

 

[HolyAngel]

I also vote the 65/75/110 tanks, best for scaping and fauna IMO and what I will be buying for my large tank once I get moved into my house. To each his own though ^^

The 120p is sexy.. But smaller than I would personally like

 

[JSA]

My 55 gal gives me great delight, but if I were to do it again, I would absolutely go with a 125 gallon.

Julia

 

[audioaficionado]

Nothing under 18" deep or over 24" tall.

I like the basic 2:1:1 ratio. Not too long, too shallow or too tall. Very pleasing to the eye when viewing and great photographic composition proportions.

40 Breeder 36x18x16 inches
50 Gallon 36x19x19 inches
75 Gallon 48x18x21 inches
120 Gallon 48x24x24 inches

Rimless 120P 120x45x45 cm ~48x18x18 inches

 

[10galfornow]

definitely get an ADA, bomb little tanks.

 

[Hoppy]

It all depends on how much you are willing to spend. The cheapest is what you can often find on Craigslist. The cheapest new tanks are Perfecto or Aqueon, http://www.aqueonproducts.com/products/standard-aquariums.htm The best is rimless, custom made, or ADA. If I had the room and the money, a 4 foot by 2 foot by 2 foot rimless tank would be my choice.

 

[audioaficionado]

+1
Elos 160XL if and when I win the lotto.