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09-05-2011, 10:34 AM
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20 gallon, long or tall?
Hi, I am adding an aquarium, and I always look at the tall ones. Pros and cons on getting a long or tall? Thanks so much!
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09-05-2011, 10:50 AM
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Re: 20 gallon, long or tall?
It really depends on the fish you're planning to get tbh.
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09-05-2011, 10:55 AM
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Re: 20 gallon, long or tall?
Thanks for writing, I was afraid that might be the answer.
 I just came upon a great labor day sale, I purchased the tall one, began setting it up this morning, took the paper off it, and found I bad mar in the glass. I am returning it. Now I am thinking do I want length or height. I haven't really thought fish! |
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09-05-2011, 10:58 AM
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Re: 20 gallon, long or tall?
Tall tanks are good for tall fish like Angels and tall plants like Jungle Val. Long tanks are good for very active fish like Congo Tetras. Long tanks have a high surface to volume ratio (good O2 exchange).
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Re: 20 gallon, long or tall?
Long tanks are also perfect for fish who dwell in shallower waters.They are easier to light,but a tall tank,IMO looks very nice with a showpiece fish and tall plants.
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