im on the third floor and my dad isnt comfortable with anything bigger than a 75. i already have a 40 gallon, 55, and 2 10s in that room. if he went into the basement into a 120 (48x24x24) which i cant afford anyway, he would be neglected, out of sight out of mind. the pic doesnt show him in his full form, all fins out with a full belly and what not. when he does that he looks normal and fine. looking at the pic i see what you mean, but i guess that pic (angle w/ the glass, his fins mostly down, etc) distort him a little.