angelfish tank info needed.

[triggermen]

hi there, working on a new tank for large angels. whether to go for a 5 x 2.5 ( w ) x 2.5 ( h ) or 5 x 3 ( w ) x 2 ( h ). need your opinion. cheers.:bounce3:

 

[massman]

I would personally go for the bigger footprint, ie the latter.

 

[triggermen]

I would personally go for the bigger footprint, ie the latter.

massman, thks but may i ask why.:beer:

 

[massman]

Angels (and most fish) are laterally compressed, hence most swim side to side, as opposed to up and down. A bigger footprint allows a larger swimming space, and room for turning/manoeuvring.

Seahorses, for example, are longitudinally compressed, and tend to swim more up and down instead. Hence they are more suited to a taller type setup.
Cheers

 

[triggermen]

Angels (and most fish) are laterally compressed, hence most swim side to side, as opposed to up and down. A bigger footprint allows a larger swimming space, and room for turning/manoeuvring.

Seahorses, for example, are longitudinally compressed, and tend to swim more up and down instead. Hence they are more suited to a taller type setup.
Cheers

thanks again,massman. cheers.:wave:

 

[Triggerfish]

NO less than an 8 footer..more width better as well...

 

[Recty]

Since you've stated its a tank for large angels, I wouldnt pick either tank... you need something with more length, 5 feet simply wont be enough.

I'd go with at least an 8 foot tank.

 

[flameangel88]

I'd go with at least an 8 foot tank.

Yep, otherwise you'll be constantly upgrading like me...from 24g-75g-180 & 125 and again the need to upgrade. Who knows...after the 8 footer probably would want a 10 footer. :lolspin:

 

[triggermen]

Yep, otherwise you'll be constantly upgrading like me...from 24g-75g-180 & 125 and again the need to upgrade. Who knows...after the 8 footer probably would want a 10 footer. :lolspin:

agree but 8 footer in a condo is a no no...