Tank upgrade size recommendations

[Alexxxxsv14]

Yep, most of the time peoples forget the weight lol
I remembered some dude DIY a big flywood tank (few hundred gallons) and he living in a 10th floor apartment...I'm worry for folks live below him

Yes I live in a mobile home so it's above the ground so I have to be sure that it can hold. I put new flooring so I went ahead and reinforced where i plan to put new tank lol

 

[justarn]

I have a 300 on wooden floor, across the joists of course, never even bounces,

 

[Fish Tank Travis]

I would say that you definitely have options depending on what you really want.

First, it sounds like 75 and 90 are not options because you are going to want more room for your stocking options.

If you want to stick with a 4' tank then I think your only option would be a 4' 120gal. This would give you a good footprint to work with.

Next option would be a 5' tank and as others have mentioned, a 150gal tank is your option there. Not really much else to say about that one.

Lastly, you could decide to go with a 6' tank and this will give you several good options. First, a 125 will give a great length, but the width and height could leave some to be desired. Next, a 6' 150gal tank. I believe this is the same as a 125, except it is taller. Last option that fits your criteria is a 180, which would give you lots of room. It obviously has a much better width at 24".

One last option, if you can go with a little bit taller, is a 220. This will give the 6' length, the 2' width and then a 30" height for more mid to high swimming fish.

Good luck with your move and getting your new tank.

 

[robham777]

I love your stock list for a West African Biotype. I plan on something very similar very soon. My next tank purchase will definitely have a 24"+ width. I have found that width is the biggest limiting factor for stocking. 18" is good , but 24" opens up so many more options. 150 or 180 would be my choice under 200 gallons. 8' 240 is within $100 of both those tanks at the vendor I will probably go with if I can't find one used for a decent price.

 

[tomojsg]

anything under 300g = small. go big or go home! lol jk

 

[magpie]

Wow, so many fantastic replies. I really, really appreciate this input, and I'm sure others will learn from it, too. I will store this in my brain, refer to it later, and when we do move look at what we have for (secure) space and make the decision based on that. If it's possible of course I'd rather go to 6 feet, but if not, I just wanted opinions on what was most worth it. There's that balance between "bigger is always better" and "where in the house can I safely put this so it won't crash into my basement."

Polleni would more than likely be fine with some bichirs. Every fish is different but mine just hangs out at the top of the tank like an Oscar would, he never goes down to the bottom even during feeding.

Yesssss.... I figured with the shapes there wouldn't be an issue with the Bichirs. I had a question with the Polleni and the Ctenopoma probably more than anything. But I also figured that the Polleni would be the last fish added, so that might help.

Are there any tank sizes above that you'd avoid with your Polleni?

I would say that you definitely have options depending on what you really want.

First, it sounds like 75 and 90 are not options because you are going to want more room for your stocking options.

If you want to stick with a 4' tank then I think your only option would be a 4' 120gal. This would give you a good footprint to work with.

Next option would be a 5' tank and as others have mentioned, a 150gal tank is your option there. Not really much else to say about that one.

Lastly, you could decide to go with a 6' tank and this will give you several good options. First, a 125 will give a great length, but the width and height could leave some to be desired. Next, a 6' 150gal tank. I believe this is the same as a 125, except it is taller. Last option that fits your criteria is a 180, which would give you lots of room. It obviously has a much better width at 24".

One last option, if you can go with a little bit taller, is a 220. This will give the 6' length, the 2' width and then a 30" height for more mid to high swimming fish.

Good luck with your move and getting your new tank.

Thanks for the step by step, detailed reply!

 

[kewpiefishypewpie]

Wow, so many fantastic replies. I really, really appreciate this input, and I'm sure others will learn from it, too. I will store this in my brain, refer to it later, and when we do move look at what we have for (secure) space and make the decision based on that. If it's possible of course I'd rather go to 6 feet, but if not, I just wanted opinions on what was most worth it. There's that balance between "bigger is always better" and "where in the house can I safely put this so it won't crash into my basement."




Yesssss.... I figured with the shapes there wouldn't be an issue with the Bichirs. I had a question with the Polleni and the Ctenopoma probably more than anything. But I also figured that the Polleni would be the last fish added, so that might help.

Are there any tank sizes above that you'd avoid with your Polleni?




Thanks for the step by step, detailed reply!

I would just treat it with the same mindset as housing any other big cichlid. I'm admittedly ignorant on bichirs, all I know is they stay towards the bottom. But as far as the Polleni go if you got a 150 gallon, 180 or bigger would be ideal, you could do a harem of them; 1 male and 3-4 females.

I would also recommend davesfish.com and get your Polleni from him. Dave's awesome and his fish are high quality. Good luck with them if you pursue them they're amazing fish. African with the personality of an American, hardy- easy to take care of, and a joy to watch. I laugh out loud at my Polleni often, he's hilarious.

 

[Lepisosteus]

where in the house can I safely put this so it won't crash into my basement."

You just answered your own question sir, the only place to put it would be your basement...I vote 300 gallon 6x3x27

 

[tomojsg]

wait wait wait you have a basement begging to turned into a man cave/fish room
with large tanks and you want to put a little tank in the house completely ignoring
that basement begging to be used? shame on you! go home! lol haha im jk wish
i had basement to turn into a man cave/ fish room.

 

[Hendre]

I would recommend the African theme, my 2 African knives have a lot of character, i have one grumpy old man and a bouncy youngster

A well planted and decorated 5-6' tank could house a whole group of knives, a lot of wood and caves is ideal. I wouldn't recommend them with bichirs though due to the knives slow growth and skittish nature