Next Tank Decisions Decisions !

[reynolds03]

Righttt i'm thinking of starting a new tank, but the question is what size do i go for?!?!
A local company can build tank to the following sizes:

Lengths: 18”, 24”, 30”, 36”, 39”, 42”, 48”, 54”, 60”, 66”, 72”, 78”, 84”, 96”
Widths: 12”, 15”, 18”, and 24”
Heights: 12”, 15”, 18”, 24”, and 30”

i posted in the CA SA Cichlid section because thats my long time inhabitants, thinking along the lines of Sev's or maybe Geophagus.
What size should i go for ?

And don't just post 96x24x30, i don't want to pay out more than i have to.
thanks

 

[pcfriedrich]

Well, if those are the options, I would go with 72" wide, 24" wide and 24"high.

Maybe a chocolate cichlid with some severums?

 

[Angler]

Well, you're always gonna want something bigger, so get the biggest you can afford.

 

[terd ferguson]

Get the biggest tank you can afford. No way you'll regret the extra space. And I know you said don't post it, but I got a 96"x36"x25" Tenecor. So I'd say that.

 

[reynolds03]

Ha, i suppose thats true, over time i will probably want a bigger one!!
I shall get some quotes on prices and see what the wallet can afford!
Think i'm drawn to the idea of Geophagus jurupari. Getting stock in shouldn't be hard as i work at my LFS.

 

[andyjs]

I would definitely go with the biggest size if you can.

I like the idea of geos and then maybe some sevs or other peaceful Amazonian cichlids. You could also add some Uarus, chocolates, etc. along with some silver dollars and/or large tetras

 

[terd ferguson]

Ha, i suppose thats true, over time i will probably want a bigger one!!
I shall get some quotes on prices and see what the wallet can afford!
Think i'm drawn to the idea of Geophagus jurupari. Getting stock in shouldn't be hard as i work at my LFS.

I'll put it this way-

I've never heard somebody say "I wish I had bought a smaller tank".