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do the fish appreciate more, heigth or depth?


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I'm thinking of a 30 gal in my apartment, but debating whether I should go with something thin (not too thin, mebe 10 - 12") or get an actual cube, which would

 

what do you think would be better for the fish?

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I'm sure it varies depending on species, but I would favor depth/width over height since most of the fish I've kept don't actively swim up and down. Since the fish would have more space to swim left/right etc I think it would give the illusion of more space when compared to a tank of equal gallons that is taller.

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I would say that height is less important in my opinion. If I make some huge exaggeration we can look at a 100g tank that is 10ft tall by 14x14 fish would have very little room to swim horizontally compared to a tank that is 32x32x24.

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I'm thinking of a 30 gal in my apartment, but debating whether I should go with something thin (not too thin, mebe 10 - 12") or get an actual cube, which would

 

what do you think would be better for the fish?

length IMO is better as they have more room to swim back and forth
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yeah, that is what I was thinking as well...lets them have distance where they can speed up and be a tad bit more playful.

 

any recommendations for good 30 gal long tanks?

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Here are some options:

  • 48.3" x 12.8" x 13.4" - Drill an Aqueon 33 Gallon Long - $~30-90
  • 36.2" x 18.3" x 13" - Drill an Aqueon 30 Gallon Breeder - $~30-90
  • 36” x 15” x 13” - IM 30 Gallon NUVO Fusion - $350
  • 30" x 16" x 16" - 34 Gallon Cadlights Mini-II series - $350
  • 24" x 24" x 12" - Deep Blue 30 Gallon Shallow - $350
  • 23.6" x 19.7" x 16.5" - JBJ 30 Gallon Nano Cube - $300
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I don't think the height or depth is as important as the length. Some active swimmers like chromis swim the entire length of a tank.

The height becomes important for jumpers and those swimming in the middle or top of the water column.

Depth is probably great for more hidey holes.

 

I guess all 3 dims are important :D

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