I currently have a 50g tank and like so many other aquarium junkies I dream of a bigger tank.If you had a 50, what size would you buy next if money was no option?
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If you could get a bigger tank...?
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If money was no option, I would by the largest tank that could fit in my house...
Seriously though, moving from a 50 to a 150 would be cool...
Seriously though, moving from a 50 to a 150 would be cool...
I would probably do what Matt said, lol, or i would tear down all my walls and make one big fish tank as my wall, now that would be cool. It wouldnt matter what fish you put in it if the were in the same chemistry range because agreeasion wouldnt matter. Like you could keep a red devil with other small community fish lol.
In reality, i would want a tank at least 100 gallons. very big jump from a 20 gallon tnak.
In reality, i would want a tank at least 100 gallons. very big jump from a 20 gallon tnak.
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Well, there need to be some limits on our speculation, otherwise we would all tell you to just buy the Pacific Ocean.
Seriously, the next standard-sized tank up from your 50 that represents a significant improvement in carrying capacity and viewability is the 90 gallon. 48"L x 18"W x 24"H.
The 125 is a good upgrade from there. 72"L x 18"W x 23"H.
Beyond that, start thinking about 180g tanks at 72" x 24" x 24", or 240G at 96" x 24" x 24".
Beyond a 125g tank I would definitely only be looking at acrylic. You might need to move it someday, and unless you have an army of 5-6 friends ready to help, the lighter tank will definitely have its advantages.
Seriously, the next standard-sized tank up from your 50 that represents a significant improvement in carrying capacity and viewability is the 90 gallon. 48"L x 18"W x 24"H.
The 125 is a good upgrade from there. 72"L x 18"W x 23"H.
Beyond that, start thinking about 180g tanks at 72" x 24" x 24", or 240G at 96" x 24" x 24".
Beyond a 125g tank I would definitely only be looking at acrylic. You might need to move it someday, and unless you have an army of 5-6 friends ready to help, the lighter tank will definitely have its advantages.
I would think more in terms of length rather volume.
From 4 ft tank (50G), I would buy a six footer 100-150 gallon. Then to an eight footer )180-300 G).
From 4 ft tank (50G), I would buy a six footer 100-150 gallon. Then to an eight footer )180-300 G).
I second the length increase! It is so nice to watch fish swim longer distances rather than up and down or around in circles. I went from a 20H to a 75G.