Would really appreciate opinions

[Jerry W]

I'm downsizing from my current 120 to a smaller tank. As of now it's a choice between two set-ups. It will be a fowlr and have a HOB skimmer.
Tank 1; 47 gallon column tank. 28 H x 18 D x 20 W
Tank 2; 56 gallon column tank. 25 H x 18 D x 30 W.

The inhabitants will include a pair of ocellaris, a ywg, multi colored angel, and a small damsel. I have plenty of rock to make a nice tower structure in either tank. The difference in price is about $100.00 for the larger tank, which is why I'm soliciting opinions since I'm only gaining 9 gallons.
Thanks for your input.

 

[DoubleM 10]

if they are the same price i would go with the 56. i always enjoy larger tanks. also more room to play with setting up rocks and ltting animals hide.

matt

 

[SkullV]

if they are the same price i would go with the 56. i always enjoy larger tanks. also more room to play with setting up rocks and ltting animals hide.

matt

They are not the same price. The OP stated that the larger tank is $100 more. I would go for the 56. Downgrading sucks and every inch counts.

 

[Monkeyfish]

The 56. More surface area for better gas exchange and more room to aquascape.

 

[DoubleM 10]

They are not the same price. The OP stated that the larger tank is $100 more. I would go for the 56. Downgrading sucks and every inch counts.

whoops im sorry. i did not see that thaks for pointing that out

i would still go for the 56

matt

 

[Jerry W]

Thanks for the replies. I actually had a 56 column several years ago and often said I wish I would have kept it. Just looking to simplify a bit, keep smaller fish and reduce my expenses in the hobby.

 

[jjk_reef00]

56 for sure, you won't regret it after you set the tank up