n Tue, 27 Jan 2004 20:16:57 -0600, "Scott"
wrote:

I currently have a 29 gallon aquarium setup as a planted community tank (20w
fluorescent bulb, no CO2, liquid supplement fertilizer only). I'm
considering purchasing one of those wrought iron stands designed to hold 2
aquariums. Initially, I was just going to put a 2nd 29 gal tank on the
bottom, but then my LFS showed me a 37 gal tank that would fit on the top
shelf. So now I'm wondering about using the 37 gal as my new planted tank
and converting the 29 gal into a non-planted community tank. Are there any
advantages or disadvantages to a 37 gallon tank over a 29? I asked my LFS
this question and they only mentioned the issue of getting plants and fish
that will inhabit the top third of the tank... recommended tapegrass and
hatchetfish for this.

I also was looking into getting a 55/65w PC flourescent lighting setup for
my planted tank. If I happen to use a 37 gallon tank then my guess is I'll
need more lighting, correct?

Thanks for any info,
~Scott


I have a 29 and 75 gallon tank in my collection. My biggest problem
with larger tanks is the depth. In the 75 gallon I have the tank top
in my arm pit. Otherwise I like the larger tanks. I have 3 ten
gallon tanks. They are easier to reach, but the light hoods on the
tens and the 29 don't leave much of an opening to put my arm in. I
have to move the hood off the tank to do serious stuff.

Compromise, compromise, compromise.