Which one is the Better Tank?

[balton777]

One of my tanks has to go bye-bye.

Out of these 2 tanks, which would you keep and why?

Tank 1
156 Gallon OceanicSystems glass aquarium and cherrywood stand. Dimensions are 60.5"L x 24.5"W x 24.5"H and it's kind of scratched up from many years of use.

Tank 2
135 Gallon OceanicSystems glass aquarium and cherrywood stand. Dimensions are 72.5"L x 18.5"W x 24.5"H. This is 21 less gallons but it's in perfect condition...not one single scratch and completely beautiful. It's also a foot longer which is good but 6" more narrow. I had it set up for only 8 months before upgrading and it's been in storage for a year now. The 156g is already set up and running.

Please don't give me a bunch of "Keep Both" answers because I can't.

 

[oscar n redtail cat]

the 156g because u might need 2 have a big tank 4 eny reson !

 

[Akin]

Photo's of the tank would probably help. It seems as if you are fond of tank 2 because of the condition that it is in. If tank one is really that bad then I would say stay with tank 2. However given the water capacity and the dimensions of tank 1 I personally would go with that one, more water, less width space needed which helps when you dont have too much room to work with.

 

[balton777]

Both are solid tanks and not in danger of falling apart or anything. It's just that I want to make sure I'm keeping the right one. I was watching my fish last night and really noticing how scratched up the front glass has gotten over the years. I have an offer for $300.00 on the 135g and my wife says I'm taking it because we need the space.

I'm at work and can't provide photos right now. Just imagine a 5' x 2' tank and a 6' x 18" standard 135g.

 

[Nic]

i would keep the 156 dimensions are better for larger fish

 

[balton777]

I leaning towards the 156g because it's bigger plus it's already set up and running. If I keep the other one, I have to break down the 156 and re-setup with the 135g...(i.e.-much more work). The only thing is it's front side has several large deep scratches in it. Maybe I could turn it around, I wonder how the back glass looks.

 

[IITUFFTOBEATII]

i would keep the one with the clearer glass.
and if youre thinking about keeping the larger one to house bigger fish, get rid of both of them and get a larger tank

 

[---XR---]

where are the tanks? if there both in house display- keep the 135, if there in the garage- keep the 156. i personally lean to the 156 do to the great dimentions.

 

[IITUFFTOBEATII]

but then again, if its already set up, and you have an offer on the other tank.....

tough decision... id ask the fish what they thought?

 

[balton777]

i would keep the one with the clearer glass.
and if youre thinking about keeping the larger one to house bigger fish, get rid of both of them and get a larger tank

Upgrading is not an option. I have a practically brand new tank in the garage that I HAVE to sell. I just want to get some opinions from others which one they would keep and which they would sell.

where are the tanks? if there both in house display- keep the 135, if there in the garage- keep the 156. i personally lean to the 156 do to the great dimentions.

It a display show tank in my fishroom. When you walk in my front door, there is a sitting room immediately on the left (think tiny second living room-10' x 10'), that is my fishroom. When people come to my house, the first thing they see when they come into my house is my aquariums.