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[Christopherlh84]

I just wanted to say hey. I am new to the forum. I currently have a 2.5 gal aquarium with a sunburst platy.

 

[Tetra1990]

Welcome. Has the upgrade bug bit yet? Lol

 

[Christopherlh84]

Yeah I am already looking into a 10 gallon tank. I told my self if I can keep this tank in good shape for three months I will go get it!

 

[blert]

Welcome!

Got pics?

Bump up to a 20 long, it will give you many more options while still being relatively small. Larger tanks are easier to maintain as more water allows for a larger margin of error. Petco's buck-a-gallon sale starts up again soon.

 

[Christopherlh84]

I would love to get a 20 gal but i don't know if i will have space for it.

 

[Tetra1990]

I would upgrade, then turn the small tank into a planted shrimp tank. A 2.5 gallon IMO, is really too small for any fish.

 

[Carlitouus]

cool tank... and 20G will also be perfect for breeding species and all that... pretty cool if you have space and time.

 

[Christopherlh84]

I am looking into it. If I can talk the wifey into getting a 20 gal I will. But I am starting to think 2.5 gal is a little bit on the small size.

 

[ocean]

A 20 gal long would be perfect, love mine! And don't take up much space! Bonus!!

 

[Cichlid Kid]

I have an aqueon mini bow 2.5gal also. They make great shrimp setups.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't a 20g tall/high tank the same footprint as a 10g? Bigger tank but only takes up the same amount of space.

 

[blert]

Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't a 20g tall/high tank the same footprint as a 10g? Bigger tank but only takes up the same amount of space.

10 - 20x10x12
20 high - 24x12x16
20 long - 30x12x12

 

[Bbush]

56 gallon column. Will fit easily in corner. Looks like a wall of water!

 

[Christopherlh84]

Bbush where can I find one at? That sounds interesting.

 

[Bbush]

Got mine at petsmart. Not cheap but gives you plenty of water in a small space.

 

[Christopherlh84]

How hard is it to keep up? I haven't had one that big before.

 

[Bbush]

Not too bad. I have a canister filter. Main thing is pwc. It requires me changing about 10 gallons a week. About 30 minutes. Also, consider stock options. Probably best for angelfish or discus.

 

[Mumma.of.two]

10 - 20x10x12
20 high - 24x12x16
20 long - 30x12x12

Close but no cigar! Thanks, tank sizes differ in my corner of the world.

OP - the bigger the better really. Larger tanks might seem daunting but in reality they are easier to maintain.