I was always told to get fish tank that is more long and wide as opposed to tall and thin due to getting more of a place for oxygenation of the water. I hope this makes sense.
Corner/or tower tanks
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It's true that a longer, wider tank has more surface area that will allow for more oxygen to be available or your fish but, they spend most of their time swimming horizontally, versus vertically. Would'nt you rather have a house with length and width, rather than a narrow, tall house?
length and width, is alot better, and can aid in ease of cycling due to the more oxygen getting into to water, and the bacteria, needs the oxygen.
besides, a 200 gallon hex, can only keep fish suitable for a 50 gallon normal tank or there abouts, it's the footprint that makes the biggest decision in what fish you can keep.
besides, a 200 gallon hex, can only keep fish suitable for a 50 gallon normal tank or there abouts, it's the footprint that makes the biggest decision in what fish you can keep.
I agree too. Plus you can add more fish in a longer tank. The fish have more swimming space. My Aunt has a tall one and I don't like it personally.
The reason why I started this thread is due to the popularity of the hex tanks. I jut wondering if it was just me or...
packer43064;4600823; said:
i got nothing against them, but i've seen way to many people use the excuse "its a 90 gallon so i can keep 2 oscars) when the tanks extremely tall, but has a surface area of 2sq ft...
aah smack them across the back of the head, and take fish off them until they learn to take care of them properly...