Favorite Freshwater Community Tank Size - Aquarium Advice

jim692 · 01-10-2010, 10:13 PM

What do you think is the overall best size tank for a freshwater community aquarium?

The reasons for your choice would be highly appreciated.

Thank You.

**Zagz** · 01-10-2010, 10:41 PM

My favorite tank for my community fish is my 135 gal planted tank. I can have a very large variety of community fish as well as a large variety of bottom feeders.

mfdrookie516 · 01-10-2010, 10:45 PM

I like my 150g (60x24x24 i know, weird size lol). It really doesnt take up much more room than a 55g but gives me almost 3X the volume of water. Mine isnt really a community, but i do have several different mbuna in there. 75g tanks are nice too, as well as the 40g breeder setups. IMO, its really all about space, the types of fish you want, and how much money you want to invest in it.

dkpate · 01-11-2010, 01:46 AM

I love my 75, even though there are only 2 fish in there lol.

mgamer20o0 · 01-11-2010, 02:11 PM

120 72x18x24 or 180 72x24x24

StarryEyedTiGeR · 01-11-2010, 10:58 PM

I voted for the 120gal long. The bigger the tank, the better imo! Most fish (aside from angel fish) prefer longer swim space vs. height...so I think the 120 long would be a bit more fish friendly, and it gives you the option to stock it with a variety of fish and still have lots of space.

Nadine · 02-01-2010, 05:21 PM

I would say 55, cos it's not too big to fit into most peoples houses (or budgets

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sliderfish · 02-01-2010, 05:56 PM

If money is no object...the bigger the better

Nadine · 02-02-2010, 06:06 AM

Couldn't agree more

warlock4x4 · 02-02-2010, 02:27 PM

available room and money to spend have always been the main fatcors

But larger tanks are easier to care for overall. But with that being said if you set up correctly any size is okay. I love my 70 and my 125, but the 150 or 180 would be nicer (got a deal on my 125)