Is a 90 gallon too much tank??

[Elwood]

I have been out of the hobby for 3 years. I used to have a 30 gallon and always wanted bigger. I thought I would get a 56 gal column. I found a 90 gl with a stand and canopy and a newish marineland canister filter for $275.

It seems like a good deal and I feel like I shouldn't pass it up. It just seems like a lot of tank. I am worried about stocking it. Although I like mollies and they propagate.

Guess i want some feedback from people who have bought one and like it or regretted it.
Thanks, Elwood.

 

[krichardson]

Too much tank?...I guess it could seem that way if it is much bigger than you are used to but think of all the mollies and other community fish you could have in there.

 

[Zari]

No such thing as too much tank as long as its set up in a way to keep it easy to maintain.

 

[RareExoticFish]

Theres no such thing as a tank to big.
I think its a great idea.
For stock you could get african cichlids, bichirs, ropefish, knifefish but thats just getting started.

I have a 180 gallon and soon to get a 18x5x6 foot 4190 gallon aquarium

Make sure you have good filters and airation in the tank as well

 

[meBNme]

Yeah, I definitely agree with the above comments.
My 150g is entirely too small.

I intend for my next tank to be a minimum of 400g, and hopefully closer to 700.

That 90 will start to look small real quick LOL

 

[skjl47]

Hello; Do you have a place where the 90 gallon tank will fit? Can you physically handle a 90 gallon, lift and move it? Can you afford the $275? If yes to these questions and no other practical issues stand in the way, then go for the bigger tank. You will likely find it much easier to maintain than the smaller tanks.

 

[alexanian]

Like chicks always say: The bigger the better If I could afford it I would have thousands of gallons tanks

 

[izzy_here]

I say go for it, there are other options for stocking but if you like mollies by all means get them, a 90 full of livebearers would look sort of amazing. Also agree about it only seeming large now, that feeling won't last long!

 

[PDRed302]

Is a 90 gallon too much tank??

...As far as I'm concerned; too much is never enough.

I started small and just keep spending more and more to go bigger and bigger, before long you'll want something bigger

 

[ocellatus]

A 90 will look great, especially when stocked with many small fish.

As time passes and you branch out into different species, sizes, and aggression levels, you'll appreciate the options available with a larger tank. If you can afford the time and $$ to stock and properly maintain it, go for it. I agree, eventually you'll want an even bigger tank.

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