Need some opinions on new tank

[tcarswell]

Word. You know it all man. All the experiance you have with all these fish is coming in handy.

Ive definately "lost track" of MFK. bwwwhhaaa

Too much to say here. Not enough time.

What can I say ive been keeping fish over a decade. Go ahead and say what you want your name in red appears to give you the right

What an immature attitude for a mod unbelievable.

PS The reason I said someone may have lost track of MFK is because you stated that a bigger visual impact was more important than a wider tank. That to me is ridiculous its all about surface area and width for 99% of the fish he listed.

 

[ward1066]

Word. You know it all man. All the experiance you have with all these fish is coming in handy.

Ive definately "lost track" of MFK. bwwwhhaaa

Too much to say here. Not enough time.

 

[Deaths Sting]

What can I say ive been keeping fish over a decade. Go ahead and say what you want your name in red appears to give you the right

What an immature attitude for a mod unbelievable.

PS The reason I said someone may have lost track of MFK is because you stated that a bigger visual impact was more important than a wider tank. That to me is ridiculous its all about surface area and width for 99% of the fish he listed.

+1

 

[Toby_H]

The Original Poster hasn’t posted here since the first page…

I wonder if this is because he hasn’t had time to come check the thread he started or if it’s because the thread became people talking about their dream tank instead of answering his questions…

I’m sure he put some thought into narrowing it down to these two tank sizes… Asking why is one thing but to ignore the parameters he set on his question almost seems rude…

In the end… as mentioned… this is a theoretical debate to a large degree… both length and width have value… limiting either adds restriction… Why not discuss the functional limitations and leave the bickering out?

Wider front to back allows longer fish to more gracefully pull a U turn… Longer tanks allow fish to have more cruising distance… Feel free to add to either list…

But for Pete’s sake stop bickering and discuss things that could help the guy who is willing to invest in this beast of a tank

 

[Deaths Sting]

The Original Poster hasn’t posted here since the first page…

I wonder if this is because he hasn’t had time to come check the thread he started or if it’s because the thread became people talking about their dream tank instead of answering his questions…

I’m sure he put some thought into narrowing it down to these two tank sizes… Asking why is one thing but to ignore the parameters he set on his question almost seems rude…

In the end… as mentioned… this is a theoretical debate to a large degree… both length and width have value… limiting either adds restriction… Why not discuss the functional limitations and leave the bickering out?

Wider front to back allows longer fish to more gracefully pull a U turn… Longer tanks allow fish to have more cruising distance… Feel free to add to either list…

But for Pete’s sake stop bickering and discuss things that could help the guy who is willing to invest in this beast of a tank

relax man.

 

[tcarswell]

The Original Poster hasn’t posted here since the first page…

I wonder if this is because he hasn’t had time to come check the thread he started or if it’s because the thread became people talking about their dream tank instead of answering his questions…

I’m sure he put some thought into narrowing it down to these two tank sizes… Asking why is one thing but to ignore the parameters he set on his question almost seems rude…

In the end… as mentioned… this is a theoretical debate to a large degree… both length and width have value… limiting either adds restriction… Why not discuss the functional limitations and leave the bickering out?

Wider front to back allows longer fish to more gracefully pull a U turn… Longer tanks allow fish to have more cruising distance… Feel free to add to either list…

But for Pete’s sake stop bickering and discuss things that could help the guy who is willing to invest in this beast of a tank

I never recommended anything the guy did not originally ask for. In one post I mentioned how some people were wanting tanks wider than 48" for some purposes which would give more credence to my recommendation for the OP's question of 48"

Also let us not forget that a moderator from this forum went out of his way to be rude and childish instead of being helpful to the OP.

Last of all we are all here because we share a common interest and when someone mentions something as enticing as a tank this size people are going to drool / mention what they would do with said tank. That is just how it goes and I don't believe that will ever change.

 

[Toby_H]

I read the thread from begining to end before writting my previous post...

When I did, it seemed most posts were more about what the poster wanted and less about what they felt best answered the thread's author's question...

I also didn't read cichlaguapote's posts to be nearly insulting as they seemed to be read by others...

...and I don't mean to point fingers or fault find with anyone. Just thought the thread could use a nudge back on track to being helpful to the Op and less argumentative...

 

[Deaths Sting]

just thought the thread could use a nudge back on track to being helpful to the Op and less argumentative...

ur intentions are noble.. but u must realize that it is the moderators job to ''nudge the thread back on track''.

 

[tcarswell]

I read the thread from begining to end before writting my previous post...

When I did, it seemed most posts were more about what the poster wanted and less about what they felt best answered the thread's author's question...

I also didn't read cichlaguapote's posts to be nearly insulting as they seemed to be read by others...

...and I don't mean to point fingers or fault find with anyone. Just thought the thread could use a nudge back on track to being helpful to the Op and less argumentative...

I agree. You did not point a finger directly at me but I still felt the need to explain myself and perhaps help you understand what I am dealing with for me not only is the thread off track but I get a moderator calling me inexperienced (quite far from the truth I have watched this hobby evolve ever since I was 5 and my dad had a reef tank) instead of helping get the thread back on track.


That is it and that is all I am gonna let this thread run its course. And hopefully assist the OP .

Peace all

 

[Toby_H]

Instead of ditching the conversation… I’d love to hear more theories on the OP’s question…

The OP himself suggested he was leaning toward the 10’ x 3’ for visual impact. While I can agree the fish’s needs are a critical factor, I also believe that the visual pleasure of the dude investing thousands of dollars into the set up is critical…

While I agree that width is important for graceful turning… I also feel that length is important for a little cruising. A 3’ fish only having 8’ of distance to swim will, in my opinion, hamper it more than only having 3’ to turn around. But in all honesty, a 3’ fish “deserves” a pond or a lake, not a tank…

Yet I do have to accept inexperience on this one though… despite my 20+ years at having kept Cichlids, I’ve never owned a 10’ tank, nor have I owned a 3~4’ wide tank… I also do not have personal experience with 3’ Aros or Gars… The biggest I have personal experience with is a 6’ round 300 gal Stock Tank…

And I didn’t interject to be noble… I interjected to get involved