120 or 125 gallon

[Kerbins]

I am looking to set up a new clown loach tank and I am torn between a 120 gallon (48"x24"x24") and a 125 gallon (72"x18"x22")

The 120 would fit where I want it and be more aesthetically pleasing.

The 125 would be a little long, but would fit.

If my math is right there is a 144 sq inch difference for a footprint. Just worried that a 4ft tank isn't going to be enough for the clowns. The little ones are currently living in a 4ft 75 gallon tank.

Any help very appreciated =D

 

[ElectricBlueSeanBurch]

I'd go with the 125. More volume and a better footprint, especially for bottom dwellers like CL's. A 120 would be plenty, but why not....right?

 

[prof chaos]

bigger is always better.......but it is just 5 gallons.....id get both!!!!!

 

[3dees]

I had a 125 awhile back. no room for a six foot tank where I'm at now so I went with the 120. they are both nice but for scaping the 120 with the extra 6" of width is awesome. either one will fit your needs.

 

[Yellow_Perch]

well 125G would be nicer but 120G is enough for clown loaches..

 

[DMD123]

The 120 would fit where I want it and be more aesthetically pleasing.

I think you answered your own question. You really want this tank because it would fit just right!

Just to throw a another thing in there; You could also consider a 120g that is 60X18x26. They are harder to find but may work better than a 6 ft for you.

 

[cichlid_starter]

I have a 5ft 120 and it's great! Either one would be fine but I would go 4ft 120 for the extra width out of the 2 options you listed.

 

[Chrisplosion]

125 for territorial fish like cichlids
120 for larger body fish

 

[insanity0x1]

they'll like the extra 2 feet for when they feel like "sprinting".. and 125's look greater anyway

 

[aclockworkorange]

My clowns seem to prefer my 125 over my 90 gallon (same footprint as a 120 minus a few inches of width). I think if you're setting it up for clown loaches you should go for a 6' length.