55 or 75 gallon tank

[FishBlock]

I'm wanting to get another tank but cant deside on the size.  I'm looking at an Oceanic 55 , or a 75 gallon tank.
I was thinking about maybe trying some discus. Never seen them before I went to Dan's and I think there a cool looking fish.
What do I gain with the larger tank other than 20 more gallons and a wider tank?

[armthehomeless]

Re: 55 or 75 gallon tank

... a greater stability of water chemistry, more aquascaping potential, the ability to get more fish ...

[Fire_chair]

Re: 55 or 75 gallon tank

I really don't care for the footprint of a 55, and I really like the footprint of a 75. Go with a 75.

[nacra99]

Re: 55 or 75 gallon tank

Bigger the better!!
Unless you are tight on space.. I'd go with the 75.
The 55 is really skinny... you don't get the perception of depth (width) that the 75gal offers.
The depth (width) of the 75 allows for much better schooling if you get a few.
Some discus can get large!  6" - 8" The bigger the more space to swim & school

And like Raul mentioned... larger volume = more stable water parameters.

Even though most domestics are pretty hardy, they do have some unique quirks. I would do a little bit more research on discus before taking the plunge.

[armthehomeless]

Re: 55 or 75 gallon tank

Raul?

[nacra99]

Re: 55 or 75 gallon tank

ooopsss... Freudian Slip....
haha.... i guess we know who's on my mind.....
lol.....

[phoenixbetta]

Re: 55 or 75 gallon tank

There is a deal at petco going on if you buy a 55g stand for $150 the tank is free.... FYI, but i must agree the bigger the better....

[myjohnson]

Re: 55 or 75 gallon tank

money is not an issue

space is not an issue

get the bigger tank.

[FishBlock]

Re: 55 or 75 gallon tank

OK, sounds like a 75 should be the tank.
I found a good deal on a 90 gallon tank, witch is a little taller than the 75.
Will an emperor 400 with a power head on the other side of the tank for flow be enough filter
or will I need more?

[fishlady]

Re: 55 or 75 gallon tank

you should put an ehiem 2217 on there too.....along with what you had planned....i run a 2217, 250 powerhead and an emperor 400 on the one i have.....it works great ....but that's just my humble opinion too...

[supadave]

Re: 55 or 75 gallon tank

OK, sounds like a 75 should be the tank.
I found a good deal on a 90 gallon tank, witch is a little taller than the 75.
Will an emperor 400 with a power head on the other side of the tank for flow be enough filter
or will I need more?

FishBlock -

If you are going to go with the discus, then I would definately beef up my filtration. Either add another Emp. 400 or add a canister.

[eklikewhoa]

Re: 55 or 75 gallon tank

Discus?

I would consider a lot more filtration on that tank.

[myjohnson]

Re: 55 or 75 gallon tank

over filtration is better than under filtration.

but if you're going to change you water 100% everyday.....you should be able to get away with less.

[eklikewhoa]

Re: 55 or 75 gallon tank

You still need to oxygenate the water regardless of how often you change water.

Discus prefer warmer temps and with warmer temps there less oxygen in the water column.

[FishBlock]

Re: 55 or 75 gallon tank

OK, I'll need more filtration than one 400 hob.
whats the best way to oxygenate the water?
I think my other 30 hex tank may need more to oxygenate it,
the angles look like there breathing fast
I have a 280 emperor on the hex