What qualifies as a "Monster" tank?

[Cablemonkey]

Not sure if this is the right spot or not but...

The title says it all, what makes an aquarium a "monster" aquarium? Is the the fish size, tank size, filter size?

I know someone will probably say the "all tanks are equal" paraphrase but like in humans, its just not true.

Like pro athletes, born with the gift of an athletic body, sure everyone can work out and become as physically fit but if it was prime aged Michael Jordan vs Mr. 5'2" Aguilar from down the street, who, pound for pound is just as in shape as Mr. Jordan, who would you put your money on to win a dunk contest?

Same thing with tanks or fish, sure one is 50,000 gallons or made with 2" thick acrylic windows, but how do they stack up vs a 10 gallon cheapo or a tank full of 1" long fish?

Don't get me wrong, I am not dogging the big guys at all, they are an inspiration to us all (And have me making more changes to our house plans )! I am just trying to get a baring on what this community really considers the truest quality of a members setup that turns it into a real "Monster" tank!

 

[bendohhh]

interesting question, i personally feel it's all based on opinion.

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

minimum: 1g, maximum: undefined

 

[FLESHY]

I came to this thread knowing what my response would be...reading what you are posting however...I am slightly confused.

That being said...I consider anything over 180g to be a "large" aquarium.

And yes...I think that a "Monsterfishkeeper" is someone with a "Monster Tank".

Or at least they should be with the majority of the species we see around here.

 

[wow]

it's all about the stocking!

 

[Chefken]

I came to this thread knowing what my response would be...reading what you are posting however...I am slightly confused.

That being said...I consider anything over 180g to be a "large" aquarium.

And yes...I think that a "Monsterfishkeeper" is someone with a "Monster Tank".

Or at least they should be with the majority of the species we see around here.

180 gallon is too subjective. My 150 tall is just as monster as any 180 if impact and scale are yardsticks....I also believe stocking has an impact although a 300 gallon tank with nothing but small tetras is more monster than a 125 with Peacock bass in my opinion!!

 

[Kyle_91]

IMO, it's really based on a simple opinion. I think a 4 foot long tank and up is a monster tank. As far as stocking goes? - Aggressive cichlids, big loaches, clown knives, catfish, etc etc...
And of course the big*** filter to do all the work

 

[FLESHY]

180 gallon is too subjective. My 150 tall is just as monster as any 180 if impact and scale are yardsticks....I also believe stocking has an impact although a 300 gallon tank with nothing but small tetras is more monster than a 125 with Peacock bass in my opinion!!

I set my standard because I feel that is the cutoff line. There is a dropoff after you break 180g as far as how many people have tanks that big.

 

[Inglorious]

I think of monsterfishkeeping as anything that is outside of the norm, being the size of the tank, type or amount of filtration, or unusual stocking or scaping. I've seen 55g planted tanks on here that can be considered monster based on the amount of time and dedication spent on them, and I've seen 300g that look horrible because the owner isn't putting the effort into it. A prime example is JK47's 10g mini monster, it may be tiny but is 10x the tank as many that are larger than it.

 

[FLESHY]

I guess this all comes down to what defines "monster".

I was just saying tank size...not all monster tanks have cool stuff in them...until I get my hands on them.