Long tanks low volume

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
convict360

convict360

Goliath Tigerfish
MFK Member
Dec 9, 2013
4,499
1,875
179
Scotland
Has anyone tried quite specific shaped tanks, such as 60inch length, 10inch width and height, roughly 25 gallons for instance; for stuff like shell dwellers or other?

I quite like these type of tanks, just wondered if anyone had anything to share.
 
I've never seen the 60" x 10" x 10" tank before but I do have the 33L tanks which are approx. 48"L x 12.5"W x 13"H and make great shellie tanks.
 
  • Like
Reactions: convict360
I use to have a 30 long that's 48"x12"x12". It was a very cool tank but my bro n law really wanted it so ended up giving it to him.
 
  • Like
Reactions: convict360
Hello; I use to see similar tanks that had partitions and were used to keep male bettas. They were not five feet long however.
 
The low height tanks make wonderful planted tanks. I have a 72inch by 30 inch deep by only 16 inch height and it is great. I can use two 4 foot dual t8 shop lights and grow just about any plant. I have a few 33 gallon tanks (4 foot) that make excellent planted rainbowfish and tetra tanks.

I also have a few odds and ends that were designed for reptiles, very low height that are great for killifish and small tetra's.

Dustin on Dustins fishtanks on youtube just did a fishroom tour of Mike Hellweg and he has several small (height) tanks used for killifish and teta's also.
 
  • Like
Reactions: convict360
I had one of those betta tanks with partitions back in the 50s, think it was made to hold 6 male bettas (maybe 8" or 10" for length of each compartment).
And a friend (member here) from Chicago, has a 40 or 45 gal long (a very shallow tank), that he uses for shellies, and it works well.
 
azmtns said:
The low height tanks make wonderful planted tanks. I have a 72inch by 30 inch deep by only 16 inch height and it is great. I can use two 4 foot dual t8 shop lights and grow just about any plant. I have a few 33 gallon tanks (4 foot) that make excellent planted rainbowfish and tetra tanks.

I also have a few odds and ends that were designed for reptiles, very low height that are great for killifish and small tetra's.

Dustin on Dustins fishtanks on youtube just did a fishroom tour of Mike Hellweg and he has several small (height) tanks used for killifish and teta's also.
Click to expand...

Would love to see pics of your tank :)
 
That would make a great river tank.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
MonsterFishKeepers.com
Top Bottom