Frontosa Tank Dimentions

[LD50]

I will be ordering a 240g Glass cages tank in a few days, I have decided to make it a deticated frontosa set up. My question is I have the choice between a 72Lx24Wx31H tank or a 72Lx30Wx25H tank. So in your opinion which would make the colony more comfy a larger footprint or more depth? I plan on keeping 5 or 6 females and two males after I thin out the fry as they grow.

As always thanks for your time and advice.

 

[swk]

I would go with the shorter tank. 25" from top to bottom is plenty deep and the extra width always helps

 

[Ash]

72Lx30Wx25H

 

[Juxtaroberto]

The extra footprint is great for whenever they get spooked and dash off. Perhaps those few inches will be enough to brake before they smash themselves.

 

[mike dunagan]

front print above height with these bad boys.

 

[cubs fan]

go 96"x24"x24" for a 240g. that's what i'm running and i think the length is more important than the width and height.

 

[Brian_Indiana]

Go with the depth over height. My Fronts never swim at the top, but would love the extra footprint. My 220 is 30" tall and it can be a pain unless you have go-go-gadget arms.

 

[tr6]

height makes no difference with this fish.
go for the extra width.