i would agree and i think if you took a poll of the entire forum, they'd agree also.I can't really think of any situation where I would want a hex tank vs. a regular unless the hex tank was free...even then...
"Hex" tank vs. rectangular, Pros and Cons?
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I think for most fish, a bigger footprint is better... but the hex shape probably suits some rooms better as a space saver.
I hexes work well for certain fish, but you will definitely have less fish for the volume of water than you would be able to have in rectangular tank. With most fish, it is the footprint (horizontal space) it takes up rather than the height or the number of gallons that matters.
I use 10g hexes for bettas, and I have a 15gal column tank (similar to a hex in footprint but a square instead of so many corners) that I use for my 5 dwarf puffers. As you can see, 5 tiny fish in a 15 gallon and one fish in a 10 gal is much different than you could go for stocking in a rectangular tank. If your hex has a large enough footprint, like a 60 gallon, you might be able to put a schooling fish in there, but large or active fish generally shouldnt be considered for hex tanks.
I use 10g hexes for bettas, and I have a 15gal column tank (similar to a hex in footprint but a square instead of so many corners) that I use for my 5 dwarf puffers. As you can see, 5 tiny fish in a 15 gallon and one fish in a 10 gal is much different than you could go for stocking in a rectangular tank. If your hex has a large enough footprint, like a 60 gallon, you might be able to put a schooling fish in there, but large or active fish generally shouldnt be considered for hex tanks.
probably in the middle of a room not sure though....
i have a 55g rectangle
and a hex not sure of the amount of water it holds ( i think angels look nice in hex tanks)..
I think you're better off with a rectangular tank, but a hex tank might also look good as a riparium. The tank could be filled about 1/3 of the way up with water and you'd have plants growing both above and below the waterline. Depending on the size of the tank (and therefore the volume of water), you could keep a betta or some shrimp.
A rectangular tank will almost always have a better footprint than a hex of the same volume. Other than aethetics there isn't a single reason a hex would be better for the fish...
