I will be buying a tank soon with the hopes of keeping some cichlids in it. I would like to keep Con's, JD's, or a GT. I have been looking at two options for my first tank. My first option is a 33 gallon (36x13x18) hagen kit. This setup is pretty well complete, as in I wouldn't have to change any of the components. My second option is a 55 gallon (48x13x22) walmart kit. The cost of the kits are almost the same; however, I think I would swap out the filter and heater and the walmart tank. What tank should I buy?
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Agreed, more space, more active.
I would get the wal-mart 55, but switch out, or just add say an Emp400 to it. I think they only give you like a whisper, which has around 300gph, but its biological, I would definetly get a bio wheel, for anything bigger than a 30 gallon.
I would get the wal-mart 55, but switch out, or just add say an Emp400 to it. I think they only give you like a whisper, which has around 300gph, but its biological, I would definetly get a bio wheel, for anything bigger than a 30 gallon.
The bigger the better!Think of your tank like a car WHEN your tank crashes would you rather have your fish in a geo or a suburban?
On the other hand cost per gallon you will not find a cheaper tank to run than a 55.
When you get your first tank get the biggest one you can afford, the bigger the better. Go with Cons they are pretty fish and only get about 6" to 7" and are very easy to breed. Also don't plan on putting any plants in the tank with them(they like to dig). I am having that problem right now with my Con and my Firemouths.
Bigger is better, go with the fifty-five it is much easier to add a filter than deal with setting up a bigger tank in six months when you decide you want one.
