5x2.5x ?

[AhMiao]

I have both.
it could be just me, but i always find that 5x2.5x2 tank look bigger than 5x2.5x2.5.

[sbtanpatrick]

2.5ft height if you have bottom dwellers such as rays....

[itchy]

Originally Posted by Devil_Z05

2.5 shldnt be quite a problem to enter Hdb, my friend's cabinet is 5x2.5 and ht probrably 33-34 inches , went in thru window.

Haha, why u often catch your aro and adjust the pump?

Hahaa, seems like you already have a answer to your own question....

[issacyeo]

definitely 2.5 for me. i dun scrub, just throw in a few suckerfishes to do the job.

[Devil_Z05]

Originally Posted by AhMiao

I have both.
it could be just me, but i always find that 5x2.5x2 tank look bigger than 5x2.5x2.5.

Interesting.. Can share why?

Originally Posted by sbtanpatrick

2.5ft height if you have bottom dwellers such as rays....

Okie, well Some hobbyist would also say the same thing as you, as in 2.5 for ht better if u have comm.

Originally Posted by itchy

Hahaa, seems like you already have a answer to your own question....

Haha.. No ans seriously, caught in a dilemma whether for aros 2.5 ht really quite a difference comparing to 2ft ht..

[mediacraze]

Firstly, you going to decide how many and what fish you going to keep.

If you keeping single Aro, 2ft height will be more than enough.
If plan to com with other fishes, example top, middle and bottom fishes. 2.5ft or 3 ft will be good.

To really grow Aro or monster fishes, length of the tank will be more important compare to height

[atwork]

Mine 2.5ft but after some time I prefer 2ft height.
Maintaincence for 2ft is more easier.

[Lex]

The only reason you should even consider 2ft is solely because of you.
- Easier tank bottom maintenance,
- Decor/ Planted/ Gravel etc etc

Basically, as long as you have a "need" to make sure your hands can reach the bottom of the tank without your rear hanging out like a donkey's ass, 2 ft would be sufficient for you..


2.5ft?
Well, it does everything in the favor of the fish.
The 2 main factors being water volume(more stable water parameters) & growth space for your pet..

Either way, length & breath always take top priority followed by height. You seem to have the fundamental basic right for the 1st two, the last choice is really just a luxury to have.

Hope you make a well informed decision bro, cheers.

[issacyeo]

Originally Posted by AhMiao

I have both.
it could be just me, but i always find that 5x2.5x2 tank look bigger than 5x2.5x2.5.

Originally Posted by Devil_Z05

Interesting.. Can share why?

for the same 5ft length, a 2.5 height would make the tank look more squarish than a 2ft height, which would look more rectangular. thus creating the bigger tank look.

[AhMiao]

Originally Posted by issacyeo

for the same 5ft length, a 2.5 height would make the tank look more squarish than a 2ft height, which would look more rectangular. thus creating the bigger tank look.

You are right, i tink so. I did not bother to think further why it appears bigger..