What Size Tank Would You Recommend?

[adam98150]

I was thinking about getting a larger tank, so i could buy some more fish if i wished. I was thinking maybe a 30g? Would this be ok, if so how many more fish could i add and which fish would be best to go with the ones ive already got which are different and active?

 

[donna123]

hi,
go for the biggest you can budget for, i would def add a few more cory, my daughers are a lot happier now there are 5 of them. as for other fish have you any in mind?, all the best donna

 

[adam98150]

Thanks, well im def going to go with something thats over or is 30g. I will add a few more cories, but what other fish would go well in my aquarium?

 

[Miss Wiggle]

looking at your stocking list your probably already stocked to the max for a 30g! if you want more fish then get the biggest tank you can afford and have room for. You should stock about 1 inch of fish per gallon of water.

 

[adam98150]

I wouldnt think i was over stocked for a 30g, maybe stocked for 20g. Anymore suggestions?

 

[Miss Wiggle]

sorry, not overstocked for a 30, but pretty near the top end of what you can have.

 

[adam98150]

What do you think to a 40g? I have a fluval 3 would this be enough for the filteration of a 40g? If not i shall also buy one of those large sponge filters. Also what are the measurements for a standard 40g?

 

[adam98150]

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[Labyrinth]

I wouldnt of thought the Fluval 3 would suffice for a 40g, for my main tanks I usually aim for a filter double the size of the tank, this allows for great filtration and if i want a larger tank it will usually fit.

 

[Disco_Stu]

I would say that it's impossible to advise on size of tank, it's pretty much down to you really. Of course it goes without saying that the bigger the tank the more maintenance it requires, i.e. bigger water changes.

I have a 34g tank and I'd love a bigger one. As Donna says, set your budget and work around that. As you're probably no doubt aware, tanks can be very expensive so this should really dictate what you go for. If money isn't an issue, however, go for the biggest you can find. Woohoo!

As I've recently found though, the supporting equipment is vital to a happy community so big tanks need big everything else.

I'm sure you'll make the right decision either way.

 

[Miss Wiggle]

I would say that it's impossible to advise on size of tank, it's pretty much down to you really. Of course it goes without saying that the bigger the tank the more maintenance it requires, i.e. bigger water changes.

not nescessarily, a larger body of water is much more stable, just think if you add something nasty to a 5g tank, it's all gonna get polluted pretty quickly isn't it, in a massive tank it's much less likely to affect your fish as it's much more diluted. Also in hot weatehr a little tank will heat up much faster than a big one and this can be a really big problem for fish. Bigger aquariums do require bigger water changes but I've found your fish actually have less chance of getting poorly in them, thus reducing the amount of maintenance time needed for treating the tank etc.

OK so don't launch in and get yourself a 300g aquarium if your a beginner and don't fancy the extra work and expense, but it's a false economy to get something little on the grounds it'll be easier to maintain.

I'd say a 30/40g is a decent size for the water to be stable enough to deal with fluctuations but not a massive amount of work.

My best advise though is get the biggest you can afford and have space for

 

[adam98150]

Im going to go with a 36" tank, as my filter can handle that. If not i shall also buy a large spongefilter. Thanks for the advice.

 

[Bloo]

If cost is an issue, remember eBay! I've picked up the most amazing bargains there. The best was probably a full 16 gallon setup (gravel, lights, heater, pump) for £5. Perfect condition.
And my latest, a full setup that's new a £1,000 - I paid £250 for (practically brand new and unused).

 

[4ftguppy]

Hi,

you want advise on more fish - i'd go for some more shoalers to mix with the tetras. Maybe other tetras - there are plenty of nice ones - many under an inch (I don't think you are over stocked - remember the 1 inch/gallon rule doesn't include tails, so a neon tetra is probably only 3/4 of an inch)

or some danios would be quite at home


little shoaling fish are lively - don't hurt their tankmates - and great fun to watch.

 

[wodesorel]

If you can get another three kuhli loaches, they'll be more active a lot more happy.