What size to start with?

[O ALX O]

Hypothetically speaking if I were to start a planted tank should I go with a 20 gallon tall or 20 gallon long ( I have one of each). I do not know which plants I would go with yet as I want to start with the tank and work my way up from there. Any and all suggestions welcomed.

Alex

 

[rich311k]

I would go with the long. Easier for light penetration, more room to aquascape and a better choice of fish.

Are you going to go high tech or low tech with the tank?

 

[malkore]

yeah with the long you'll get a little more efficiency from the bulbs you use. either is perfectly fine for a planted tank though.

 

[JDogg]

if both are availbale i agree that the 20 L will give you more options and better light

 

[O ALX O]

rich311k - I will probably start low tech until I see exactly what transpires. From there who knows. Thanks for the reply. 20 long it is!

malkore - JDogg- Thanks

Alex