I'm currently in the beginning stages of planning to get a larger sized tank, at least 300g+ though probably closer to 500g+, and have about a million and a half questions. I did have a 65 gallon tank for close to 3 years, but sadly had to part with it due to changes in housing arrangements. Me and the Mrs are planning on buying a house as soon as the market cools off. I've already negotiated it with her that I can have a 'massive fish tank at least 300 gallons' so this gives me the opportunity to decide on a tank and make the house fit the tank, instead of the other way around.
So on to the questions:
- Is there a size where, once you get to it it really isn't worth going bigger unless you go many multitudes bigger, ie. If I was thinking of getting a 600 gallon I should opt for a 500 instead or jump up to 900?
- Is it better to go with prefab tanks or am I better off getting custom work done at this size? This I'm asking more with quality in mind as opposed to price.
- Would it be worth it to consider a bow front or cylindrical tank at this size or are those just gimmicks and a waste of money?
- How important is the depth of the tank? I know a lot of larger fish you would want to put in a tank this size need room to swim back and forth so length and width are important, but does the tank need to be deeper than 3ft or 4ft?
I'm sure I'll have many more questions as I get answers so I hope you'll indulge me. Thanks in advance to anyone who reaches out to help me.
So on to the questions:
- Is there a size where, once you get to it it really isn't worth going bigger unless you go many multitudes bigger, ie. If I was thinking of getting a 600 gallon I should opt for a 500 instead or jump up to 900?
- Is it better to go with prefab tanks or am I better off getting custom work done at this size? This I'm asking more with quality in mind as opposed to price.
- Would it be worth it to consider a bow front or cylindrical tank at this size or are those just gimmicks and a waste of money?
- How important is the depth of the tank? I know a lot of larger fish you would want to put in a tank this size need room to swim back and forth so length and width are important, but does the tank need to be deeper than 3ft or 4ft?
I'm sure I'll have many more questions as I get answers so I hope you'll indulge me. Thanks in advance to anyone who reaches out to help me.