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Are long thin tanks better than square tanks?
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Are long thin tanks better than square tanks? 4 years, 9 months ago #3723

Hi All

I have two oscars, a 3 inch albino tiger and 2.5 inch tiger. I currently have them in a 50 gallon tank, but I am upgrading the tank this week. I have a choice between two tanks, one is almost holding 100 gallons, and the other is 4' long (also holding 100 gallons). Is the long tank better? I want them to be comfortable!
Candice
Brisbane, Australia
125g: 3 inch albino tiger and 3 inch tiger
20g: 1 inch albino bristlenose catfish, 1inch bristlenose catfish, 5 x 1 inch clown loach, 2 x 2 inch swordtails
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Re:Are long thin tanks better than square tanks? 4 years, 9 months ago #3725

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Personally I would go for the longer tank. It gives the Oscar the chance to move from side to side which they do a lot. If you're keeping angelfish, you would want a tank that was higher rather than longer.
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Re:Are long thin tanks better than square tanks? 4 years, 9 months ago #3755

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Agreed. Plus, shorter tanks are easier to work on.
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Re:Are long thin tanks better than square tanks? 4 years, 9 months ago #3785

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Assuming both tanks both tanks have the depth(top to bottom) it doesnt really make any difference which tank you choose as they will both have the same surface area. A longer thinner tank has a bigger viewing area, However a tank that is bigger front to back allows larger pieces of rock and wood etc to be put in.
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