MDZ Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 (edited) Hi friends!! I joined this forum to research my options to upgrade from my 20g tank to some thing a bit larger. I’m thinking up to 40g range. Photo is my 20g after initial setup in June 2018. I found Cory’s videos back then and learned a lot. I’ve been away since then and it seems a lot has changed/grown in that time. For now, I will be surfing the forum posts for options on my new aquarium project. I might setup a cichlid tank(?) but not sure. I also like the idea of a Disc or Angelfish tank. I also want to update my filtration on my 20g and use the air bubbler sponge. BTW - I am located near Atlanta GA(USA) and I look forward to your feed back. Cheers! -Mitch Edited August 25, 2022 by MDZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick_G Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Welcome Mitch! There are so many options for bigger tanks. A 40 gallon would be great for dwarf cichlids like Rams or Apistogramma. It wouldn’t be as great for Discus and wouldn’t be my first choice for Angels, although it might work. A 55 or 75 gal would be better for either of those fish. They both have “tall” bodies and need lots of vertical space. A standard 40 gallon breeder is short, great for growing plants but not good for Discus or Angels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDZ Posted August 25, 2022 Author Share Posted August 25, 2022 Thx Patrick. This is helpful. I am also considering a used Aq. From the market places to save money, so maybe those larger tanks are possible if a good deal is to be found. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redfish Posted August 25, 2022 Share Posted August 25, 2022 Welcome to the site. Be careful, those aquariums keep multiplying! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Henry Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Glad to have you join us @MDZ, I have frequented a few of Atlanta's LFS while visiting my son in Alpharetta 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacob Hill-Legion Aquatics Posted August 26, 2022 Share Posted August 26, 2022 Welcome! if you are looking for good deals always check marketplace cause I got a deal for a 55g with stand, fluval canister filter, fluval 3.0, with aquasoil and plants/ a bunch of other equipment for only 400$CAD!!! just check every once in a while and you should be able to find a good deal. good luck, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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