Size Matters! What's The Best Aquarium Size For You?

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[amyboyd]

“What’s the best aquarium size for you?”

All of them! Bwahahahaha

[MasterPhotographer]

Size matters ... that’s what she said! LOL

I like how you listed the sizes and what was appropriate to keep in them.

[TheMrREVOlutionary]

Regarding why a 40 gallon breeder is referred to as a "breeder" tank was because of the form factor being a low and wide tank ratio. It's got a good ratio of capacity to square footage and being a lower height tank makes it easy to get into. This is highly appreciated in breeding as it gives room to spread out as well as being easier to get to the bottom of the tank for maintenance or getting the young ones out. This is how I've always understood it and I think the 40 breeder was specifically made with being a breeding specific tank that just happens to be an extremely appealing footprint for most aquarists.

[markleigh]

During lockdown I've built myself a 700 gallon tropical indoor pond for my two 4 foot pangasius cats and it's absolutely epic and they love it and look so cool 👍🐋🐋

[elijahculper]

I have a ten gallon and it’s a blast. I can easily see myself buying more ten gallon tanks. Maybe eventually I’ll want bigger fish, but so far, most of the fish I’ve seen that get me excited are smaller ones. Bettas, shrimp, endlers, tetras, cories, honey gouramis, pea puffers, barbs, kulhi loaches, pencilfish, killifish, rasboras, ottos… There’s so many cool little fish at my local shop that have really neat behaviors that I don’t see myself getting bored of nano tanks any time soon. The only other size that tempts me is the 20 gallon long because I think shell dwellers would be super cool to have. And I haven’t heard of a fish that does all the landscaping and shell shenanigans that would be happy in a ten gallon.

[dusk]

"Breeder" tanks denote tank dimensions that facilitate access to the fish. This usually means the dimensions favor a short height compared to traditional measurements for that volume.
This way, its easier to reach in the tank. They can also be stacked more efficiently. "40 gallon Breeder" just means it's the short (in height) version of a 40 gallon.

As for my favorite tank: Like most, I started with a small tank. But I've found over time, I prefer at least 4 feet of territory and planting room.
I still favor Nano fish, shrimp and plants; they just get a lot more room. My primary consideration is planting room, not swim room; So:
The 75 is my ideal tank size, as I get extra depth without graduating to 1000lbs of water. WaterBox's 72 gallon (48"x20"x20") is the version I'm currently playing with.
After that, I'm always drawn to the 180 for larger species which simply need more swim room and territory; 6 feet is a great size

[ineedadab]

That Tim the toolman reference though, almost made me spit out my coffee lol

[jkkgron]

I really like my 20 gallon long with a HOB filter. I have a breeding colony of shell dwellers in there and they’re very fun to watch!

[mbunaman]

Ok John I’ve been in this hobby since I was 9 years old and at age ten I had 25 tanks, my grandmother got me into it and my uncle had a mom and pop shop so the fish and knowledge was endless. Now for the topic at hand if we ever meet I will shake your hand because you got me back into Oscars again I recently bought two lemon( never had these before) and two tiger they are going to be alone in my 220 gallon with two fx6’s. I have several large tanks with Africans both mbunas and peacocks (separate of course) then I have jack dempseys, fire mouths and convicts. So the bottom line is thank you to you and Lisa for what you do for people including me I like the way Ben ochart says always be learning because I learn things from you guys all the time. But thank you the most for talking about Oscars so much because I followed your leader after all these years of not having them and although they are tiny in their new home that should last all of a week😂thank you guys keep up the good work!

[GersonHM]

Thanks to both of you for these instructions, although I would have liked you to show some tanks with their capacities to get an idea of the sizes.

[EzMoney]

This is a great video . I started with a 75 thinking I was doing something got put monster fish in it next thing I know I'm thousands in buying 125 220 tanks and filters . Just be ready fish grow lol

[FishDynamics]

That’s so very true. All sizes aquariums are good! And each has their pros and cons, though I personally gravitate towards large aquariums. I have both large and small aquariums, all due to my MTS (multiple tank syndrome). Fishkeeping is Addictive. 😂🤣

[calebsunder]

I always preferred the 40B's footprint over the 55

[feralon]

One thing I have learned in this hobby.. Don't listen when someone tells you you can keep fish in this certain size tank, GO BIGGER. I have two blood parrots in a 65 gallon and I am already looking at a bigger tank for them. I am thinking 120 gallon is more suitable for these two fools.

[TJ-htjb]

Pretty good video on the popular sized aquariums. The one thing I might disagree with is one canister for a 125 gallon. I would say unless it was an extremely low stocked tank I would recommend two or possibly a huge top of the line such as the FX6. I started out with one sunsun on a 125 with Frontosa added a 2nd water clarity is tremendously better. Maintenance time is reduced also.

[raygv]

John you’re looking slimmer there buddy. Keep up the good work!

[drewsta]

I have a 75, 60, 29, and a 20L....I started with a 5 1/2 a couple years ago and have upgraded ever since. Bigger is much better and my fish would def agree. Thanks for the great content as always.

[USSCHOPPER]

I really appreciate you two making these informative videos. I love the 10 things because that usually covers most of the bases. I think with COVID and people being home it has caused more people to get involved with adding nice things (like tanks) to their homes. I think you two are a good team, . I really like when “:the leading lady” smiles on camera, she has a pretty smile and it makes her look so happy, so smile more :-)

[Toneloke-]

How could you say no to Lisa asking so nicely "please can I get a 150 gallon?"🤷