Tank sizes around 30 gallons

[Brianne3826]

Hi all. I currently have a 20 long planted tank. I like it fine and all, but now that I'm kind of getting back into the fish hobby again after a quite a bit of time away from it, I'd like to potentially enjoy a "bigger" tank. I ran a 33 long for years but sadly, I don't have room for 48 inch tank in my living room any longer.

36 inches might be a bit better. My tank is also planted, so height is a consideration, as I've found it considerably easier to light a planted tank when it's only 12 inches tall.
A few tank sizes I've considered:

29 gallon - I know, the height is quite a bit, but it would also be nice not having to purchase a new stand and new equipment besides lighting eventually

30 breeder - I like this size, but its a special order tank.

40 breeder - a tank that is commonly sold on sale for cheap prices. That said, not really my most favorite sized tank. I'd prefer the 30 breeder honestly.

30 long - 36x12x16. I like this size, and its not commonly used. It's also generally pretty cheap a my LFS

40 tall - same as the above, but more height.

Any thoughts?

 

[Rusty_Shackleford]

Surface area is much more valuable than height. If it were me I would go 40 breeder.

 

[ProudPapa]

I had a 40 gallon breeder tank and really liked it. I only gave it away because I cut back on the number of tanks. I am down from ten tanks to two; a 65 gallon tank at home and a 5 on my desk at work.

 

[ruud]

I like tanks that have the same depth as height, regardless of length. They look solid and are versatile for plants and aquascaping.

Yes, footprint matters most; but given footprint length x depth, I'd still prefer height = depth.

 

[Brianne3826]

I personally quite like the 30 breeder. I may look into my LFS special ordering me one.
That said, the prices for some of these tanks, depending on your LFS location, can be a bit ridiculous.

I've seen them for as low as 130 dollars. But I've also seen them as high as almost 200 dollars.

 

[Rusty_Shackleford]

This thread shows if you ask 10 fishkeepers, you'll get 11 different opinions.

 

[Brianne3826]

Most definitely. Lol.

I personally like long, narrow tanks so they don't stick out much.
My favorite sized tank that I've ever dealt with honestly is the 33 long.

But yeah, I'm not sure what I'm gonna do yet. I like the pricing and ease of availability of the 40 breeder, since Petsmart has has Marineland branded ones on sale all the time.

 

[bgarthe]

I agree…..I cherish my three 33g long tanks. If it were I, I’d make room for a 33 ….if physically possible that is. I’m kinda getting the itch to acquire another 33g long….if….I can creatively fit it into the pretty full fish room and avoid having the wife notice.. Chances of success….probably 10% at best.

 

[Brianne3826]

I'm jealous! And yeah, no. A 33 long isn't physically possible for me.

 

[kallililly1973]

40 breeders have a great footprint