1st Tank

[mrjones221]

How big of a tank should i start with ? I have a 55gal . I new to the hobby any info and help would be very helpfull.

 

[Caveman]

What species are you looking at keeping? 55 gallon is a good starter tank as long as you are not looking at keeping giant species.

 

[mrjones221]

I don't Know , but i would like some carnivores.

 

[boredcpl]

thats what i started with and now i have about 9 tanks. cant stop with just one tank..

 

[NeonTetraFan]

If you want carnivores, a 55g may not be the best option. 55g's in my opinion are good for Herbivores and Omnivores such as Cyprinids, Small Catfish, Plecos, Tetras, and Gouramis.

 

[NeonTetraFan]

Come to think of it, you could do Cichlids.

 

[toxicfish]

Yeah 1 tank is never enough. Once you get it cycled and then get the fish that you want , you will find other new exciting fish species that you want to keep. But abt the 55g , I think its an awesome starter tank . Just make sure u get a good filter, I recomend the Ehiem ecco for a 60g I forget the model number even though I have two of em and 1 for a 35g.

 

[Just1nK4ng]

3-4 rbp , red bellied piranha and deck your tank out i mean make it look like the amazon + the black water extract, dim lights etc. etc.

 

[toxicfish]

3-4 rbp , red bellied piranha and deck your tank out i mean make it look like the amazon + the black water extract, dim lights etc. etc.

that sounds awesome

 

[boredcpl]

Yeah 1 tank is never enough. Once you get it cycled and then get the fish that you want , you will find other new exciting fish species that you want to keep. But abt the 55g , I think its an awesome starter tank . Just make sure u get a good filter, I recomend the Ehiem ecco for a 60g I forget the model number even though I have two of em and 1 for a 35g.

i love the aquaclear filters.. closest thing to a canaster filter i think and very affordable..