Fish Tank Shape

"Fish Tank Shape"," Many people tend to select the aquarium based on the size (gallons) or the external trim molding.
 One of the most obvious is simply to ensure that you can fit your aquarium in the desired location in your home.
 You may actually have better results with a long, narrow, deeper aquarium saving you space.
 Then you may want to consider purchasing a hexagon or column aquarium tank.
 Larger footprints (longer and wider tanks) offer more area or habitat for your fish.
 The surface area is simply the amount of water surface that is exposed to oxygen.
 This is why so many breeders prefer longer and wider tanks as compared to tall narrow tanks.
 If you want to mix different types of fish it is highly recommended that you research to see where each type of fish reside in the water column.
 If one were to keep one species each of fish that live in the upper, middle, or lower water column, then a tall and narrow tank may work for you.
 While tropical fish species profiles recommend a ""minimum"" aquarium size, you should keep in mind the actual size of the fish and if they can live comfortably in a specific tank you have in mind.
 The tank may be plenty long enough, and hold the suggested amount of water, but the tank is simply too narrow.