zuri08 Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 http://www.trademe.co.nz/pets-animals/fish/fish-tanks-aquariums/auction-463540600.htm just wondering if the width is too small i currently have 60 cms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamstar99 Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Width is fine i reckon. Its wider than mine. I think length is more important than width and it certainly has plenty of that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 My understanding is also that length is the most important with africans. However I would be worried about the capability of the stand to hold a tank of that size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuri08 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I know length is important but i just thought width was just as important Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Cost more than that for the steel in the stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishy-fish Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 My understanding is also that length is the most important with africans. The footprint (lenght and width) is certainly far more important than height. Length is the mose important factor but width is also important, especially when dealing with mbuna - but you keep haps and peacocks right? I can't see a problem with this tank size but I would definitely check it out before bidding. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 i have a 2.0x0.45x0.45 and it is great for the tropheus and other tangs. It won't be any good for fronts or maybe adult empress but sweet for any african up to 8 inches i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuri08 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 I decided not to buy it my haps and peacocks really enjoy the 60cm width and height Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 However I would be worried about the capability of the stand to hold a tank of that size. it looks to me like it would be plenty. that tank will only be around 500L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted April 3, 2012 Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 It would be ok for africans, however it is divided so unless it was thick enough to remove the divider it might not be much good? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuri08 Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2012 Yea another reason me not wanting it my kadngo empress eye biters etc wouldnt like that width anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 So what is the idea tank dems for adult frontosa and red empress? My current tank is 1500 x 75 x75. Im pretty sure it is wide enough. But probably not longer enough? My fronts are still small for now. But another year it will reach semi adult age. Will this tank too small for 12 of them? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zuri08 Posted April 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 When full adult size 12 fronts would be an 8ft tank easily Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishy-fish Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 So what is the idea tank dems for adult frontosa and red empress? My current tank is 1500 x 75 x75. Im pretty sure it is wide enough. But probably not longer enough? My fronts are still small for now. But another year it will reach semi adult age. Will this tank too small for 12 of them? Cheers Your tank is far more suited than this one. Remember this is really 2 x 1200 unless you can remove the middle divider. Even if you could it's still around 300L less than your tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted April 4, 2012 Report Share Posted April 4, 2012 So what is the idea tank dems for adult frontosa and red empress? My current tank is 1500 x 75 x75. Im pretty sure it is wide enough. But probably not longer enough? My fronts are still small for now. But another year it will reach semi adult age. Will this tank too small for 12 of them? Cheers Most people recommend a 6ft min for frontosa however you have the extra width that they can play in, you should be fine for a few more years with them in that sized tank, you would also be wise to thin out the males as they mature (various methods of selecting the males to keep around if you google/search the forums). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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