Tank choices

[Flumpweesel]

So I've found a space I can add fish to in my kitchen it's a spot about 2ft wide, so would you get one large or two small tanks. I can see merits to both .

And has anyone used one of those corner aquariums there is one going cheap near me but I wonder if the shape is more hassle than it's worth.

[Theplatymaster]

the main issue with corner aquariums is they are usually tall, which doesnt provide much swimming room. Also i think having a 24in tank in a 24in area is a disaster waiting to happen

[Flumpweesel]

On 6/14/2022 at 5:50 PM, Theplatymaster said:

disaster waiting to happen

Often said about my plans. There is wiggle room with the measurements though.

Good point about the hight 

[billango]

I personally would do one larger one! Im in a similar situation and found 30 inches of space on my kitchen counter. Ended up making a 2 foot long acrylic tank but more narrow and short so it could fit well on the counter and maximize the space lol. 

[Hannah Parker]

I think you should come up with some stocking ideas for each option and then decide which you would most prefer 🙂 

[BigJ]

On 6/14/2022 at 12:02 PM, Hannah Parker said:

I think you should come up with some stocking ideas for each option and then decide which you would most prefer

Excellent point, I would probably go for the bigger one. But someone who wanted as many Bettas as possible or to breed a couple of different varieties of shrimp would be better served by more smaller tanks.

[Flumpweesel]

On 6/14/2022 at 6:02 PM, Hannah Parker said:

I think you should come up with some stocking ideas for each option and then decide which you would most prefer 🙂 

Well I started looking at tanks to move a krib that's got to grumpy to stay in the community tank then options came rolling in. So I haven't set my heart on any single plan.

 

[nabokovfan87]

On 6/14/2022 at 9:44 AM, Flumpweesel said:

So I've found a space I can add fish to in my kitchen it's a spot about 2ft wide, so would you get one large or two small tanks. I can see merits to both .

And has anyone used one of those corner aquariums there is one going cheap near me but I wonder if the shape is more hassle than it's worth.

Sounds like a 15G long rimless tank to me!

Edited June 14, 2022 by nabokovfan87