Help Choose My New Tank Size

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JovialLich

Discussion Starter · Apr 18, 2017

So I've narrowed it down to either:

- Rimless classic 29g size (which would fit my existing stand). Custom made with low iron glass via Glasscages.

or

- Mr. Aqua rimless 22 gallon (low and long dimensions, would hang over my existing stand by about 2 inches on each end).

These sizes allow me to (barely) remain within my budget.

Whichever tank I get, it will be a low/mid tech planted scape. I'll likely have schools of tetras and some german blue rams.

Thoughts on pros and cons? Appreciate any opinions here because I'm having trouble deciding.

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awesometim1

· #2 · Apr 18, 2017

JovialLich said:
So I've narrowed it down to either:

- Rimless classic 29g size (which would fit my existing stand). Custom made with low iron glass via Glasscages.

or

- Mr. Aqua rimless 22 gallon (low and long dimensions, would hang over my existing stand by about 2 inches on each end).

These sizes allow me to (barely) remain within my budget.

Whichever tank I get, it will be a low/mid tech planted scape. I'll likely have schools of tetras and some german blue rams.

Thoughts on pros and cons? Appreciate any opinions here because I'm having trouble deciding.

I was having the same issue between 29g and 20g. I chose to go with the 20g and I realized that unless you are planning on keeping big fish, which you are not, there's no real reason to go with a bigger tank. And if you have a budget like me, I'm just going to say even though I went with the 20g, I still went way over my budget. Smaller is cheaper, because all the necessary components are cheaper for smaller tanks(light, filter, heater, etc.). Have fun with your new fish tank!!

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JovialLich

Discussion Starter · #3 · Apr 18, 2017

awesometim1 said:
I was having the same issue between 29g and 20g. I chose to go with the 20g and I realized that unless you are planning on keeping big fish, which you are not, there's no real reason to go with a bigger tank. And if you have a budget like me, I'm just going to say even though I went with the 20g, I still went way over my budget. Smaller is cheaper, because all the necessary components are cheaper for smaller tanks(light, filter, heater, etc.). Have fun with your new fish tank!!

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Thanks for the thoughts! Question and a comment: First, did you have any concerns about fluctuating water quality in the smaller tank? I remember many years ago they used to say that 30 gallons was the minimum for keeping chemistry and temperature from fluctuating and thus making it harder to keep fish for longer periods of time. Not sure if this turned out to be misnomer or not.

Also, I do tentatively plan on trying to keep a few good sized angelfish in it, eventually.

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awesometim1

· #4 · Apr 18, 2017

JovialLich said:
Thanks for the thoughts! Question and a comment: First, did you have any concerns about fluctuating water quality in the smaller tank? I remember many years ago they used to say that 30 gallons was the minimum for keeping chemistry and temperature from fluctuating and thus making it harder to keep fish for longer periods of time. Not sure if this turned out to be misnomer or not.

Also, I do tentatively plan on trying to keep a few good sized angelfish in it, eventually.

I used to own a 30 gallon and a 20 gallon but I never had problems with keeping good water quality. Not much fluctuations if you keep your equipment running. Now if you are planning on keeping a couple good sized angelfish, I would recommend definitely going with the 30 gallon if not bigger.

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JovialLich

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 18, 2017

aaaaand now I'm looking at the Landen 60p tank on Amazon. Gah! Can't decide.

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awesometim1

· #6 · Apr 18, 2017

JovialLich said:
aaaaand now I'm looking at the Landen 60p tank on Amazon. Gah! Can't decide.

lol that's the fun part though, make sure that if you're keeping angelfish, go with a 30+ gallon tank minimum, especially if you're keeping several. They grow really big and 2 angelfish in my 30 gallon seemed just about right. IMO I would go with a Petco tank because they're doing a sale right now, and de rim it. (Might be risky)

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Willcooper

· #7 · Apr 18, 2017

With angel fish, think taller rather than longer.

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Nigel95

· #8 · Apr 18, 2017

Bigger aquarium = more stable water parameters. I was thinking about a 60p or a 20 long too for my next aquarium. But it's going to be a 29 gallon with some nice depth. 60x50x36 cm WxDxH. The 60p or a 20 long doesn't have that nice depth to work with. But yeah bigger aquarium is more expensive due equipment.

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JovialLich

Discussion Starter · #9 · Apr 18, 2017

Well I just bought the Landen 32 gallon rimless off Amazon. Thanks for the input, everyone. I think this is the right fit for me.

Now to build a stand for it. EEEeeek

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awesometim1

· #10 · Apr 18, 2017

JovialLich said:
Well I just bought the Landen 32 gallon rimless off Amazon. Thanks for the input, everyone. I think this is the right fit for me.

Now to build a stand for it. EEEeeek

Lol nice!

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