Sophia Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 and this is a big IF... suppose I got 1 tank that was about 90cm x 30x30 - approx 81 litres...or something up to 90L.. could I just put both my 45L eheim pickups in there? Space and eyesores aside, might that work to phase in what would be (for me) a costly exercise by the time I bought bigger tank, more substrate and a new light fitting? I think 1 external filter would likely be better in the long run. Any thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 With light stocking it would be fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Go 40cm deep. Just chuck a external filter on it would be your best bet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 and this is a big IF... suppose I got 1 tank that was about 90cm x 30x30 - approx 81 litres...or something up to 90L.. could I just put both my 45L eheim pickups in there? Space and eyesores aside, might that work to phase in what would be (for me) a costly exercise by the time I bought bigger tank, more substrate and a new light fitting? I think 1 external filter would likely be better in the long run. Any thoughts? Why bother with such a tiny tank? Go to at least a 1200X600X600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 If you do want to go to this size I have a tank and stand which would be perfect for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheepsnana Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 Why bother with such a tiny tank? Go to at least a 1200X600X600. +1 I have a 1100 x 450 x 500. My 1220 x 500 x 500 looks extremely larger, even though its only about 50L more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted April 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 posting this thread has done a good job in scaring me off the idea again :sml2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 and this is a big IF... suppose I got 1 tank that was about 90cm x 30x30 - approx 81 litres...or something up to 90L.. could I just put both my 45L eheim pickups in there? You can put in as many filters as you like. Having two filters means redundancy in case one dies. And you clean alternate filters. And you can cut down the amount of artificial lighting needed with some controlled sunlight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirt Posted April 6, 2012 Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 posting this thread has done a good job in scaring me off the idea again :sml2: :slfg: just do it, have a massive school of mini fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted April 6, 2012 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2012 If you do want to go to this size I have a tank and stand which would be perfect for you. thanks for the offer I probably won't do it .. at least not yet. I shall think on though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunbird73 Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 I think it would work for a little while, especially if you had low stocking numbers. But if you need I have a spare eheim 2010 (should to 80L easy)) sitting unused if you want to borrow for a while to ease the transition or to buy time until you get an external. do it... :lol: It is a snowballing thing tho, bigger tank... then bigger filter, longer lights.... then need more plants...... and more fish to fill the empty space ....$$$$$$$$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrienne Posted April 9, 2012 Report Share Posted April 9, 2012 thanks for the offer I probably won't do it .. at least not yet. I shall think on though Well I am not back until July and at that stage will be deciding what to do with my spare tanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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