antz Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 hello everyone background info: i now have some space in the garage after a clean up. so i want to upgrade from a standard 4ft tank to either one BIG tank with stand or 2 tanks on top of eachother on one stand the space to play with: 5ft length (max). 180cm in height (can push to 190cm max). and deepth is upto 3ft... i dont have to use all of the space but the more the better. so wat would u have?.. * i was thinking 4x2x2 or 2.5ft high (its a big jump in price for the extra .5ft/thicker glass but visually awesome) or * two 4ft or 5ft x ?? x (deeper the better) .. something like that, one would sit close to the foor and the other one top. i have a shelf in the garage and thats why i dont have much height to play with im also thinking which will be most cost effective (power bills mainly - ideal 4 plugs: heater, light, filter, airpump, & setup cost not to fussed.. but like evryone the lower the better) i like and have a range of fish.. from plecos, cats and cichlids + heaps of decor etc- so stocking isnt an issue suggestions? experiences? thanks antz ps. i have a WTB thread so if you have anything forsale. pm me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreamwater Posted June 21, 2007 Share Posted June 21, 2007 How about a 5 x 3 x 2.5 would look awsome, especially stocked with SA eartheaters and plecos ....if I ever find the room for another big tank I will be going for that, or if I can manage, I will go a 6x3x3... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antz Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 thats sounds ok but its abit odd shaped for me.. its only gonna be set up for acouple yrs till i get a 6ft x3x2 or something close to that any other suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antz Posted June 22, 2007 Author Share Posted June 22, 2007 double post. sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Posted June 22, 2007 Share Posted June 22, 2007 hello everyone background info: i now have some space in the garage after a clean up. so i want to upgrade from a standard 4ft tank to either one BIG tank with stand or 2 tanks on top of eachother on one stand the space to play with: 5ft length (max). 180cm in height (can push to 190cm max). and deepth is upto 3ft... i dont have to use all of the space but the more the better. so wat would u have?.. * i was thinking 4x2x2 or 2.5ft high (its a big jump in price for the extra .5ft/thicker glass but visually awesome) or * two 4ft or 5ft x ?? x (deeper the better) .. something like that, one would sit close to the foor and the other one top. i have a shelf in the garage and thats why i dont have much height to play with im also thinking which will be most cost effective (power bills mainly - ideal 4 plugs: heater, light, filter, airpump, & setup cost not to fussed.. but like evryone the lower the better) i like and have a range of fish.. from plecos, cats and cichlids + heaps of decor etc- so stocking isnt an issue suggestions? experiences? thanks antz ps. i have a WTB thread so if you have anything forsale. pm me G'day Antz It really comes down to what you want to do. Do you want a single tank or two tanks? What sort of fish do you want in the tank(s)? This is relatively important EG. If you want to breed Cats then I would be getting three foot tanks. If you want to raise fry then use 2ft or 18inch tanks (Ends facing to the front) or for something like say a beautiful display tank go for the suggestted BIG tank above. For tropheus I would suggest at least 18x18 tanks although 2Fx2ft tanks are the go. The list goes on what do you want to keep. If running costs are important I would go for Side Drop Filters. They are powered by air. If you need the best foiltration possible go for a Sump/Trickle Filter. hth Matthew Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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