120 gallon vs 125 gallon Cichlid Fish Tank

Oct 31, 2015

• #1

A

Alex

Members

Ok Cichlid Enthusiasts,

Which tank would you recommend due to the dimension differences; the 120 gallon tank sitting the 4'x2'x2' footprint or the 125 on the 721/2" x 18" x 23" footprint.

The collection that I have is more eclectic contain Mauna, Haps and Tropheus. Everyone has all gotten along and done well for the last year or so.

Alex

 

Oct 31, 2015

• #2

zackcrack00

Members

Definitely more surface area with the 125g, so I'd go that route.


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Oct 31, 2015

• #3

dogofwar

CCA Members

Six footer definitely...

And kick it up to a 180g.

Matt

 

Oct 31, 2015

• #4

F8LBITE

Members

6FT is much better than 4FT

 

Oct 31, 2015

• #5

FishEggs

Well-Known Member

since all of your fish will be able to comfortably turn around within the 18" wide side definitely go with the longer tank to give them more swim distance. If you can go with both 72" x 24" dimensions that would be boss.

 

Oct 31, 2015

• #6

Reed

Very Fishe

Join the 6 foot club

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Oct 31, 2015

• #7

Rasta Fish

Members

Def 6'
If u can go 6" more in width get a 180(7x24)

 

Nov 1, 2015

• #8

cabinetmkr39

DavidG / CCA Member

6 Foot

 

Nov 1, 2015

• #9

londonloco

Members

Everytime I set up a 6' 125g, I kick myself for not going for the 180g. Don't be me, find a 180g!

 

Nov 1, 2015

• #10

Tangcollector

Active Member

Staff member

Definitely 6 ft tank. Are all those fish in the same tank?

 

Nov 2, 2015

• #11

jonclark96

Past CCA President

I agree that the 6' tank would be my choice between the two. The 4'x2'x2' just doesn't give as much swimming room for the fish. I've never really been a fan of that tank size.