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GenieMe wrote: ↑Mon Jun 05, 2023 11:34 am Hey,

I've had my 64 litre tank for about two years now and I think I've finally got the hang of doing water changes, cleaning the gravel and keeping the water parameters in check. I'm feeling pretty confident, so I'm thinking of upgrading to a bigger tank.

Space is a bit of an issue, so I won't be able to go too massive, but I definitely want to go bigger.

My current tank inhabitants are:

- 2 dwarf Congo frogs
- 1 Siamese fighter
- 4 neon tetras (lost 4 in the early days, but the survivors are now 2 years old)
- 4 Juli Corys
- 3 nitrate snails
- 2 little shrimps

Everyone seems to be getting along just fine - no fighting or nipping.

Plant-wise, I've got 2 Amazon sword plants (one's getting quite big), 2 smaller plants that look similar (can't remember the name of the second one, though), a coconut with some Java fern, and I just added some Amazon frogbit. I'd love to add more plants, but I don't want to take up too much of their swimming space.

Any suggestions on tank size and suitable filters would be great, thanks.

Cheers!

graye wrote: ↑Mon Jun 05, 2023 12:21 pm I've heard that the best approach is to think about the space you've got available and your budget, then go for the biggest tank that fits. It's funny, but I've found out that larger tanks are often less hassle to maintain - they're quicker and easier to care for. This means you can have a bit more freedom to add some new plants or even introduce some extra fish to the mix.

matti wrote: ↑Mon Jun 05, 2023 1:46 pm

GenieMe wrote: ↑Mon Jun 05, 2023 11:34 am Hey,

I've had my 64 litre tank for about two years now and I think I've finally got the hang of doing water changes, cleaning the gravel and keeping the water parameters in check. I'm feeling pretty confident, so I'm thinking of upgrading to a bigger tank.

Space is a bit of an issue, so I won't be able to go too massive, but I definitely want to go bigger.

My current tank inhabitants are:

- 2 dwarf Congo frogs
- 1 Siamese fighter
- 4 neon tetras (lost 4 in the early days, but the survivors are now 2 years old)
- 4 Juli Corys
- 3 nitrate snails
- 2 little shrimps

Everyone seems to be getting along just fine - no fighting or nipping.

Plant-wise, I've got 2 Amazon sword plants (one's getting quite big), 2 smaller plants that look similar (can't remember the name of the second one, though), a coconut with some Java fern, and I just added some Amazon frogbit. I'd love to add more plants, but I don't want to take up too much of their swimming space.

Any suggestions on tank size and suitable filters would be great, thanks.

Cheers!

Before we dive into suggestions, could you give us a better idea of the space you're working with - what's the maximum length, width, and height you've got available for the new tank? Are you leaning towards buying from a local shop or browsing online? And what's your budget looking like for this upgrade?

It's also worth keeping an eye out for second-hand options - you can sometimes find great deals, but just be sure to inspect the tank thoroughly for any potential damage or leaks. I completely agree with graye's advice, by the way - bigger tanks can be a lot easier to manage and offer more flexibility for plants and fish.