ya, it takes up a lot of room, but this house is pretty big. right now it is in the back corner of the kitchen. one day i will afford a giant tank. the one i wanted was about 1600...just for the tank. i think it was 12'x2'x2' but the front is bowed out, so it's a bit wider. ill b making payments for years..lol...groovitude, i'm pretty sure if he jumped the tank he'd be ok. i check on him all the time, so it's not like he'd be out of the water for long, and he breathes air so he won't suffocate. hopefully he just stays lazy and doesn't bother trying, at least for now...lol..