Ideal Tank Shape...

[jennybugs]

I'm considering keeping possibly a couple of redcap orandas (or similar) and want to start up a new tank in the new year for them.

I have the chance to purchase this tank...

the dimensions are 55cm wide by 45cm deep by 70cm tall and I've been told it is approx 40 gallons/180 litres.

The tank housed the fancies seen in the photo for over a year and the owner said they had no issues with swimming around the tank at all. I have always loved her tank and she's now bought a bigger tank and more fish so the tank is up for grabs.

Ideally I want to get a tank that I won't have to upgrade halfway through their (hopefully) happy and healthy lives and although I know the fish were healthy and happy in the tank while smaller, would it be suitable for a couple of (for eg) much larger, older orandas eventually? Basically is the footprint sufficient and is th tank not too tall?

Any advice would be gratefully received (I'm no novice to tropicals and am getting my feet firmly planted in marine fishkeeping now) as I am serious about getting these beautiful fish and providing them with the correct environment for them to enjoy a healthy, happy and unstunted life

 

[Truck]

I'm considering keeping possibly a couple of redcap orandas (or similar) and want to start up a new tank in the new year for them.

I have the chance to purchase this tank...

the dimensions are 55cm wide by 45cm deep by 70cm tall and I've been told it is approx 40 gallons/180 litres.

The tank housed the fancies seen in the photo for over a year and the owner said they had no issues with swimming around the tank at all. I have always loved her tank and she's now bought a bigger tank and more fish so the tank is up for grabs.

Ideally I want to get a tank that I won't have to upgrade halfway through their (hopefully) happy and healthy lives and although I know the fish were healthy and happy in the tank while smaller, would it be suitable for a couple of (for eg) much larger, older orandas eventually? Basically is the footprint sufficient and is th tank not too tall?

Any advice would be gratefully received (I'm no novice to tropicals and am getting my feet firmly planted in marine fishkeeping now) as I am serious about getting these beautiful fish and providing them with the correct environment for them to enjoy a healthy, happy and unstunted life

in my opinion its a good size for 2 or 3 orandas, but... goldfish prefer a long tank as they have a bigger distance to cover, i cannot expand any further but im sure someone else will

 

[jennybugs]

in my opinion its a good size for 2 or 3 orandas, but... goldfish prefer a long tank as they have a bigger distance to cover, i cannot expand any further but im sure someone else will

This is what I was wondering. The OH said he thought they prefer longer rather than taller area for swimming, specially as they get bigger and older.

Thanks for taking the time to reply

 

[Truck]

no worries, i love helping people, out, you have to give a little to get a little back

 

[Davo86]

Personally I would have just the one oranda and then a shoal of say 10 WCMM's or a Weather Loach and a couple of snails, but IMO the tank would be ok for 2 orandas if thats the route you wanted to choose,

Orandas do generally swim at all levels so the height won't be too much of a hindrance,
Regardless of this the tank does have a decent sized footprint of 21" x 18" which makes up for the total lack of length.

 

[jennybugs]

WCMMs? Really? I was under the impression they could be risky with the orandas/fancy goldies...if they can fit into their mouths they can be seen as food etc?
It would look great though...minnows and a big fatty fish
I'm glad to hear the tank would be a suitable shape though

 

[Davo86]

WCMMs? Really? I was under the impression they could be risky with the orandas/fancy goldies...if they can fit into their mouths they can be seen as food etc?
It would look great though...minnows and a big fatty fish
I'm glad to hear the tank would be a suitable shape though

At work we keep WCMM's in the system tanks with orandas and there is never a problem with them,
Most Orandas aren't bothered with them and the odd one that is; can't trouble them as the WCMM's are usually far to quick.

 

[jennybugs]

Cool. I'll keep that in mind then