55 Gallon VS 40 Breeder
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Not really, I'd argue that it's actually the opposite. Neither of them can house anything over 10" (with the exceptions of certain inactive species), but a 55 gallon provides 48" of length as apposed to the 36" you get with a 40g breeder, which gives you much more options for 8"+ fish, rather than being limited to maybe one or two fish around 8" and some smaller fish. And for the fish the OP's considering, length is going to be more important than width (other than the peacock eel, where it doesn't make a difference either way).packer43064;4754413; said:
40B while all arguments either way are justified personally I like the bigger footprint. and if you intend a bearded dragon, or spiney eels, or the catfish I would lean towards the 40. the height would impact heating for the dragon, and the footprint is always bigger the better for bottom dwellers.
I agree with you about the 40g being better for the bearded dragon, but the catfish would definitely benefit from more length as opposed to width (assuming that by "bullhead" he means Ameiurus serracanthus, since the others would outgrow either tank) , and a peacock eel can thrive in either tank size.MonsterMinis;4754608; said:
Ok thanks, this is a tough decision, normally I would wait until I know exactly what type of fish I want but I want to get it during petco's sale. Will exodons be ok in a 40 breeder if I have say 15 or them and its lightly planted with plenty of hiding spots.
Ok thanks, Ill go with the spotted catfish, the serracanthus, I read it will stay around 9 inches.
clemsonguy1125;4754626; said:
The exodons will do fine and the snailhead if it maxes out at 11 will do fine in the 40B. IDK about mixing the two kinds, but each will do fine.
Thanks, Im not going to mix it will either be one or the other. I think the spotted and snail might be the same fish. According to this but ive heard between 9 and 11 inches.
http://www.nanfa.org/fif/spotted_bullhead.shtml
http://www.nanfa.org/fif/spotted_bullhead.shtml
like i said in your other thread, both tanks are "limited". i had the 40g, sold it, and now i have a 55g. for me, i like it more then the 40g because of the length. the 40g is 36" long, and the longest single light you can get for it is 30" meaning about 3" on each side isn't lighted as apposed to the 55g with the 48" length and 48" light. but maybe i'm just too picky.
but then again it's all a personal preference, i say go to petco tomorrow and look at the tanks side by side and then decide which one suits you better. it's usually easier to decide when they are right there in front of you versus on paper.
but then again it's all a personal preference, i say go to petco tomorrow and look at the tanks side by side and then decide which one suits you better. it's usually easier to decide when they are right there in front of you versus on paper.
