When you start looking for the perfect tank for an aquarium, they should consider the shape of the tank when making a purchase decision. Many people tend to choose an aquarium based on size (gallons) or external cladding. So why do I recommend you consider a form for your tropical aquarium?
There are many reasons why you should think about the shape of the aquarium. One of the most obvious - just make sure that you can put your aquarium in the right place in your home. You may not have a large width of space to create an aquarium, so you may not want to buy an aquarium with a bow or a hexagonal aquarium. You may have better results with a long, narrow, deeper aquarium that saves your space. What to do if you have little space on the wall of your living room? You may need to purchase an aquarium that will fit in a 36-inch space. Then you might want to consider buying an aquarium with a hexagon or column.
Another reason to consider the shape of an aquarium is the question of what surface area you want for your tropical fish. Larger tracks (longer and wider tanks) offer more area or habitat for your fish. Deeper tanks (higher tanks) do not offer as much surface area, but can work very well for fish that grow taller and not longer. Surface area is simply the amount of surface water that is exposed to oxygen. The larger the surface area, the more space for the oxygen exchange process. That is why so many breeders prefer more and more tanks than tall narrow tanks.
The shape of your tank also plays a role in the number and type of fish you are keeping. If you want to mix different types of fish, you are strongly advised to explore where each type of fish is found in the water column. A long and wide tank will allow more room for several species of fish that live in the middle or bottom of the water column. If one of them should contain one type of fish that lives in the upper, middle or lower water column, then a tall and narrow tank can work for you. You should also think about the size of the fish you will keep. While tropical fish profiles recommend the “minimum” size of an aquarium, you should keep in mind the actual size of the fish, and if they can live comfortably in a specific tank that you have in mind. Think about it, not recommending keeping a fish that grows up to 14 inches in an aquarium that is only 12 inches wide. The tank can be quite long and hold the declared amount of water, but the tank is just too narrow.
So please remember to consider the shape of the aquarium along with your other considerations when you start shopping for your tropical aquarium.
