which footprint is better

[angryinsect]

I have 2 120 gal tanks, the one my bichirs are in currently has a footprint of 72''x18''. I just recieved a new tank, 120 gal with a 60''x22'' footprint and was wondering which would be more appropriate for my bichirs. i like the look of the bichirs in the longer tank, but i think that they may be happier in the shorter wider tank. any opinions are much appreciated

cheers
Jordan

 

[B.Ho]

IMO i'd go with the 60x22 so that they can lay which ever way they want in your tank.

 

[Moloch]

I would go with the 60x22, but thats mostly because I want a 5foot tank. I think either would be fine, although B.Ho does present a good point.

 

[xrayjeeper83]

I think width is always good

 

[mike_sema]

I would go with the 60''x22'' footprint

 

[redmach1pilot]

I agree 60x22, however 72x18 is a suitable tank too. Set em both up?

 

[xander]

Personally I'd go with the 22 because of the width of the tank. However, I don't think it will make much of a difference so if you really want to use the 72 it should be fine as well.

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[angryinsect]

I agree 60x22, however 72x18 is a suitable tank too. Set em both up?

they both will be set up one will be jdm style tank w/african preditors; bichirs,1x T.buttikoferi, a couple of featherfin synodontis. hopefully will be adding a group of parachanna obscura and a group of large ctenopoma(either kingsleyi or acutirostre). not sure what the theme for the second tank is going to be

 

[jschall]

Obviously you should go with 72x22

 

[ancientfins]