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Who else doesn’t have a tank over 20 gallons but is still watching this?

I love big tanks also because they minimize the changes in the chemistry of the water. The bigger the tank the more stable it is. Love the vids

You are a very knowledgeable man!! I really appreciate these videos as I am looking to expand my tank myself

Just got a 55 gallon two weeks ago. Biggest tank I can fit in my home right now and definitely the biggest I could afford. Planning on doing a lot of tetras. 55 gals is may favorite middle of the road tank :)

I got a 55 last year and love it! The great thing is what fits on a 33 long for lids and lights will also fit on a 55 and 2 standard 20 lids will fit on a 55 or 33 long!

Agreed I prefer a 75 gallon the extra depth give you the ability to stock bigger fish.

Very informative video. Thank you for your expertise!

Love your advise. I've had fish since 1970, and I still learn stuff from you

Got my 55g at petsmart for $100 with the filter, lids with leds , and a HOB filter. Made a stand out of pallets from my work for free. I do regret the 12.5" and like my 75g 16" but it was on sale so 🤷

My 55 gallon was over $1000. But has a built in cabinet and highend finish. I love it. Had bigger tanks when I kept breeding discus but gave that up 5 plus years ago as so much work.

Absolutely fantastic information! Thank you! Subscribed.

My personal opinion is I’ve owned a 55” in the past, and just bought another, but I like them, and if it works for you, and that’s all the space you have, I say go for it!! That’s all I could afford anyway, just got the most recent one on a $1.00 per gallon sale at Pet Supply’s Plus.

I'm 6 feet tall, my 55 gallon tank with stand is perfect I love it since you mention about the filter system being on both sides I'm going to do that, I have a big one on the left side of the tank with double filter but I think that ain't enough, great video BTW 😊

I love my 55 gallon tank!!!! Then my common pleco just kept growing. And growing. And growing!!!!! So I upgraded to a 125. Just for him. But I kept my 55 gallon and stocked it with Tiger Barbs (My absolute favorite fishes!!!!) and several bottom dwellers (Striped Rapheals and Synodontis and some smaller Plecos). But, if not for Percy (my common Pleco), I would still be happy with my 55 gallon. HOB filters are easy to maintain, fairly inexpensive (I also run 2 filters and 2 heaters) , and they just look fantastic!!!!! Enough room to do lots of stuff without the overwhelming task of getting into canisters or sumps. 55 gallons are my favorite size by FAR!!!! And like you stated, SO EASY to find parts for!!!!

Thank you for this one, we were just having this discussion last night

🐠🐟. My fish-sense is this. My go to tank for a couple of decades primarily due to overall cost and location ( I’m former military hence I moved often and I was seldom home). I absolutely love it and it still has a place in my fishroom. But now I’m no longer concerned with constant moving or being away from home for long periods of time I prefer the the 75 gallon over the 55 gallon because it simply makes more sense for me. The 55 gallon and the 29 gallon tanks are great for first tanks or for someone who isn’t a serious fish keeper ( aquarist ). Many specialty fish, predatory fish and plants simply need that extra room the 75 offers over the 55. But a 55 although limited/restricted due to it’s dimensions can be set up in countless ways and stocked with very nice fish. For apartments that are on the 3-5 floor of well built building I would definitely get a 55 but nothing bigger. Or if my space was kinda tight then again I would go a 55 but other than that I prefer a 75.

It’s funny that you mentioned algae on the side with little water movement. In my 55g I have two sponge filters running on the same side, and that side is totally covered in algae. The side with little water movement you could practically eat off the glass it is so clean! My trumpet snails dig the algae though!

That's a magnificent looking beard my friend 👍

I live in Spain. I've got a 1 metre 55 gallon, deep tank, and I love it. The size is perfect it doesn't dominate the room, and it's really easy to maintain.

Useful video, thanks

55 is a very good display tank and you said it- the 12.5" from front to back is THE down side. As far as the filter goes, i went with 1 larger filter (instead of 2 smaller) but I put it right next to the center top bar in order to get a better flow throughout.

Great tips!!

My first aquarium was a 55 gallon. Love it. It's in our home front foyer and it's a good fit; whereas a 75 gallon would be a bit too wide for our application. Great video with many useful ideas. 👍📺

Amazing tip with the 2 smaller filters on each end.. Loved all the great tips you dont see on other channels !!!!!!

Thank you so much!

Great information

I have three tanks: 55 gallon, 10 gallon and 5.5 gallon and I love them all, especially the 55 gallon. I've had it since 1999 and I find it easy to maintain, clean and keep a variety of community fish safe and sound. I use an undergravel filter with two powerheads and have/had no issues. After 11 years of steady use, I tore them all down to clean up and at work at setting them all back up. I purchase a 55 gallon kit in 1999 and wouldn't advise against it. Except for some plastic plants which finally disintegrated the tank, stand an everything else is still going strong. Only had to replace one power head during that time. Highly recommend a 55 gallon tank in a kit.

I love love love ur videos

I have a 55 gallon acrylic planted tank, which, of my 8 fish tanks, is my favorite. I have four 4’ aquariums that really show off the fish and plants, but don’t take up too much space in my tiny house.

I think a 55 gallon is the perfect middle of the road tank, and possibly to me the best beginner sized tank. I’ve had a big colony of Mbuna cichlids in there and it was the perfect size to start out with. I’d say a 75-90 gallon would be the next best step up if you wanna do either peacocks and/or haps, or south American cichlids, but I feel 55 is perfect for 75% of fish to keep. Great video!

I have a 55 gal with 3 gold fish and a pleco. It wasn't my choice in stock, but I took them from my friend who had them all in a 10 gallon for several years. I do wish I had put them in a 75 instead though, simply because with the tank upgrade the fish grew A LOT and now I feel like they need a bigger tank again 😂 fricken fish man I swear

55 Gallon tank is great , i had one which went through different stages from fresh water to salt water to again back to fresh water , i had it for many years until i move , now i own a 20 Gl Shrimp tank full planted

Yes it is thanks! 55 gallons is great thanks

Of course I love the 55 with the Geos you kept showing!! 😆😁 And I think a lot of us start out with the 20-25 gallon tanks, then quickly go to the 55s as we learn about more and bigger fish. From that experience, I always tell new or possible hobbyists to start with a 55 AT LEAST, and if the can even start with a 75 it would be even better! But those are "large" and intimidating tanks to new hobbyists😆. I love the footprints in my 75 gallon tanks. Like you said, it gives us more options!

Just picked up a free 55. I gotta say....my 75 looks massive compared to this. I'm very very glad I did my research before getting my main tank because 18 Inch depth makes the tank seem sooo much bigger then 12 inches on the 55

Sales on tanks at petmart are fantastic got a 75 gallon tank with stand for $350 all said and done i had the filter at home for the bigger upgrade from my 55 gallon. So glad i did so much more space for my cichlids. Got one top fin pro 150 on one side and two small 40 gallon hang on sponge filters for the other side and my fish are thriving total 17 african cichlids in my 75 gallon and they are doing fantastic.

I love the 55 for my 4 ranchus

I have a 55 gallon and a 75gallon. my 55G is planted with neons tetras, ram cichlids, and angelfish. my 75g has 2 oscars , a green terror, and a electric blue dempsey. Of course going to upgrade it once i have the money. They all full sized and great condition.

A 55 is good for building mixed communities of medium to small fish. Although planting can be an issue. For example, a pair of keyhole cichlids along with some tetras, hatchet fish, and cory cats would be great in a 55. Basically, if you want to keep a community of small fish, who like to inhabit different levels, a 55 is a good and cheap way to do it.

Those Geophagus Tapajos are looking sweet, Jason! Would love to see you do a species profile on the various types of Geophagus. Beautiful fish. Great channel!

I hope you’re doing well Jason. Great video as always. I have a nice pair of Apistogramma Cacatuoides that bred (10 are growing out!) in a 10 gallon now. I pulled a 55 with a stand and lids out of someone’s garbage here but the tank wasn’t good enough for water so I sold it to someone with a lizard and I have a 30 gallon on the stand. I’ve been going back and forth with whether or not to get two 20s or a 55. My largest is a 40 regular (36x12x21). I think I’m going to end up just going with two 20s. It’ll give me more options with moving my fish around as they spawn and rotating fish in and out of my main display tank. But man, pulling that tank off a guy who was moving’s property was worth it just for the lids. They can get SO expensive.

I have a 55 gallon, 10 gallon, 20 gallon long & 5 gallon tank. Personally, the 55 gallon is my least favourite. It is way bigger than the other tanks, but it's dimensions are really hard to work with. I've tried aquascaping it a couple times, and it's surprisingly difficult to find tall pieces of wood that are shorter than 10" in width. Same with the rocks

I have a deep 55 gallon tank and it is kinda hard to clean. I looked at a few of your other videos and I am getting a sponge filter now. Thanks for the tips and ideas.

I scored a used 55gal with lids, lights, and basic stand for $60. My husband added some stuff to the stand like a bottom shelf, a back to hide cords, and brackets to better secure the tank. A little paint and it’s gorgeous. I’d love a bigger tank but honestly this one works well for my space and was such a cheap set up so that influenced my decision the most. I just added plants and can’t wait to get it cycled for some fish. I do see a 75gal in my future now though.

Can you please make more videos on aquarium combos of all sizes

I have a 55 gallon tank and find it fascinating for angel fish. They grow nice and big and the fins are almost the height of the tank. Top to bottom of the fins.

Jus got one yesterday

Planning on getting a 50 gallon with similar dimensions just hoping it’s not too too big lol just upgrading for my Cory’s

Wow. A lot of really negative comments about 55gal tanks in the comments. I have two of them, one tropical and one marine. Love them and would recommend to anyone. Always agree that you should buy as big as you can afford AND as big as will fit. But so negative on the 55, a bit confused as to why as had nothing but joy from mine

That's crazy I'm in the uk and could never get a 55 for that cheap it would be more like £500. Possibly 300 if I built my own stand . Very jealous lol .

I got a 55 but I plan to get a 75 with a stand but I only keep community nano fish. My largest fish is a dwarf gourami and some Molly's lol.

Think a 75 is just better tank unless you need a start up kit or looking for a larger tank on a budget or you have a 4 ft space and don't have a lot of depth apace available since the 55 has a depth of less than 13 inches. I do too much DIY projects for my aquariums anymore to fall in love with a 55 since I started getting into planted tanks

What about comparing to a 40 long instead of the 40 breeder? Closer dimensions

Dang it. Now im convinced to get a 55. My husband has been saying this all along.

I totally agree. My first "big" tank was a 55g. They are great introductions I think to larger tanks. However, Having both 40's and 75's I would choose those over a 55 in almost every case.

55 gallon tanks are best if you plan on stocking lots of smaller fish

I had a 55 gallon and upgraded a while back to a 75 gallon during a petco sale. I will never do a 55 again. The width I get with a 75 gallon makes its so much more worth it. In the 55 I was so limited to decor and plants when it came to adding dimension. In my 75 I can do wider pieces of rock, have a wider range of plants from smaller in front to larger in the back, and the fish just seemed overall healthier and happier. My 46 bow front even seems nicer for dimension than the 55 did even with the shorter length

using craigs'list and offer up i have set up 2 used 55 gallons last year for about $300 including stands. love 55 it's my favorite for keeping small to medium size african cichlids.

My 60g cost around $513 to completely set up. Honestly I love huge tanks. Only thing that sucks is wet armpits! Lol. I think my 60g (profile picture) is a standard size, but I never knew how tall these large tanks really are!

The filtration is why I’m happy with the sump on my 75. Have the overflow in one corner and the return is in the middle but aimed at the opposite end from the overflow

I like my 75, but would also like a 55 For a location where less depth is actually preferable, like along a wall where there is a lot of traffic.

Hello sir! By some miracle of the universe, I have gotten my hands on a fluval profile 850...for peanuts... What in the world should I do with this beauty? Such an interesting shape tank, almost as tall as it is long... 85x48x73cm (LxWxH)

Another very informative video, but still can’t make my mind up what to get next 🤔

i have a solid oak tank for my 55 gallon which 6ft wide so i can work on the desk still. i have two angels, mollys, corry cats and mystery snails .

I got both of mine free so I can’t complain lol.

Thanks for the info man, really helpful. I currently run a 55 gal. with a Rena Filstar canister filter and it does really good. Water is crystal clear, I think the only issues I’m running into is how I want to aqua scape the darn thing! haha.

A 55 was my first “big” tank way back before Leif Ericksson discovered The America’s. Never again. It would be nice for angels, but I find the 12.5” width too limiting. I try to stay with at least a 18” width on any tank bigger than a 20L. I think the 40B for glass and 40R (36x15x18) for acrylic are the the perfect beginner tanks. On the other hand, my 180g (72x24x24) is too hard for me to clean the bottom... especially the back. Next time I’ll get the 135-only 20” tall. It doesn’t help that I am short.

Can you dose CO2 in a 55 Gallon Aquarium successfully? I’ve had a 55 Gallon tank many years ago, but I had plants that didn’t need a dosing of CO2. I moved across the USA, so I sold my 58, 20 long, and my 10 gallon aquariums. I only passively dosed the 58 gallon aquarium. It went well. I was successful with my plants in all my aquariums. My 10 was a quarantine tank. My 20 long was my Neocaridina Shrimp tank and nursery tank, and my 58 was my Amazon Basin Fish tank. My plants were from Aquarium Coop and Dustin’s plants, both were good. Any advice would be helpful. I’ve been watching you for about 4 years now, so keep up the excellent videos. Thank you for sharing.

It won't be long... I'm already eying space!🤣 I've had my hands full over the past two days I've ended up having to set up two more 5 gallon tanks... I ordered a koi betta and the guy was so nice he ended up sending me pair🤣 they are absolutely gorgeous. And my planted tank for the white skirt tetras had planaria so I'm waiting on medicine for it before I put them in it,they are living in a quarantine bucket for the moment! So say a prayer for me 🙏 I'm going to be using panacur c. From what I understand it won't hurt plants? So I'm going to treat the planted tank wait 48 hours do a water change and then monitor my water parameters before I add in the tetras and Cory's.. I've been watching all your videos and racking my brain for my old aquarium skills.. thank goodness is kind of like riding a bicycle 🤣🤣 only difference is there are lives at stake 🙏🙏🙏♥️

I have a 50 g tank 39x16x19 with no problem!!

I always said that I would never have a 55 gallon but I’ve recently needed a tank to fit in my hallway with limited width. I’m now the happy owner of a 55 gallon 😂

I do really prefer the look of my 75g over my 55g... you're so right, it's the depth that makes it much more eye catching! would you put a 40g breeder on the bottom of a 55g stand, maybe adding some plywood so it is completely supported? the stand I have wasn't made quite right so you can't get the 55g in there!

What kind of fish is that at the 5:20 Mark? It is gorgeous!!I currently have 2 20 gallon tall an 1 10 gallon an a 5 gallon hospital tank. Love my fish.

I think 55 gals are cool. Plus its the biggest tank i can fit in my room.

Hey Jason, I have a 40 gallon breeder i'm using for a pair of convicts. I set it up 3 days ago but I am using already used filter media. Can I put the fish in or should I wait longer if so how long?

As an older guy I remember when the 55 was the holy grail of tanks before the big tank craze. The viewing panel is nice and wide but as you pointed out the depth is only 12". Unless you have a fish room or live in a McMansion I think if you are dedicated to your aquarium/hobby but can only have one tank I think it comes down to footprint. I think the argument of which is better is kind of dumb to be honest. I would like to drive a corvette but don't have room for a third car in my garage. Is it better than what I am driving sure but like a bigger aquarium I, like many others, simply do not have the room. Love your channel, love the vid, you provide the best content. As always, thanks!

Is it ok to have 2 fans in a 55 gallon long tank?

What is your opinion on using an undergravel filtration system and a hang on back filter in a 55 gallon?

Little bit conflicting information here. You said 55 wasn't deep enough but then mentioned a 33 long. They are the same depth. I prefer the more shallow tanks due to room sizes. Most fish swim length wise and not height. Price also is a factor. My 2 50g were less than my 33. And superior in quality. Over Christmas, Petsmart had a 55g kit for $149. It was hard to pass up for that price. But the 50 again was better overall quality. Think of it like a dog kennel. Does your fish have enough room to turn around? If not?!. You want a deeper or much larger tank. Great video as always. Thanks and keep em coming.

Question for you, I just recently upgraded to a 60 gallon aquarium and the main three fish that will be in it is an electric blue jack Dempsey who is very calm and two parrot fish they’re all about 2 1/2 to 3 inches. I really like your tank that you have mixed species in African and South American do you have any suggestions on how I might be able to make that work?

I have a 55g with just 8 fish because they will get big. I have 2 blood parrots, 2 silver dollars, 2 acaras, 1 Jack Dempsey and one leaf fish. I do wish it was deeper. But it fits my living room...

Any advice on how to happily and safely convert my betta sorority from my 20 gal to my 55 gal tank.

I just got a used 55 and my plan is it’s going to be my guppies upgrade tank from the 20 they r currently in plus a couple of angles

i have to make a decision for a new project and i am a bit confused. I really like the 36x18x18 rimless. i was thinking bigger but you make good points...75g is BIG and being a small person...i might have a hard time keeping it up to my standards. Do you think rimless from a good company like Seapora ou UNS are as strong as the ones that have contours?

Things to think about. I want a larger tank!!

Love my 55 home to my super red bushy nose 14 caves 4 different types. Do you think thats enough for them to breed?🤪

Hey man I just want to know if you know a good place to find neolamprologus similis as I have been looking for them for about a year and can not find any. I only have three of my own. Thanks

Great information, thank you! I just bought a used 55 gallon tank with stand for $100. They are both in great shape. I cleaned and spray painted the stand so it' looks great! I have a "small" problem. I set the tank on the stand and it seems the stand is "bowing" about 3mm in the middle (there is a small gap) which scares me a little. I am thinking of getting a piece of 5/8" plywood and adhering it (with countersunk bolts) drilled into the lengthwise angle piece for the tank to sit on top of. Do you think I would be good with this? Much appreciated for any advice!

I have a 20 gallon and its cycling without fish until January then I'm gonna buy a 55 gallon kit and add another filter,and cycle that,but I'm gonna go Amazon and buy my decor

Could I mix one hang on the back and one sponge filter on the sides?

What filters do you recommend to run on a 55? I just got my 55 and want to run the double hang ones.

Hi. I am in Canada and I have 4 goldfish in a 37 gallon topfin aquarium. Not ever had I fish and I got them about a month ago, put stuff in the tank but seems the water is ALWAYS cloudy. Any suggestions without me having deceased fish ?

I have a question I have a large dresser that I hold all my cloths in do you think that it will support a 55 gal or do u think I should further purchase a stand

Hello Jason, what do you think of the 60 gallon breeders that are starting to show up at Petco?

I got some smaller turtles in a 29 gallon (a big box pet store sadly sold my daughter a turtle with a 10 gallon tank and all a la carte pieces leaving out UVB lighting, and more when they had a 10 gallon turtle kit on the shelf with all of it cheaper. For the price she could have bought their 29 gallon kit) picking up a 55 gallon tomorrow. My goal is 150 gallon in the the next run as my two turtles grow. That goes from a 12-13 wide tank to 18" then. So some reinvestment into tops, but the filters and the like should transfer fine. Studying a lot of these videos and I have the advantage that I was a zoology major, but never owned turtles.

Would you be able to make a suggestion for a 55g with a breeding colony of Rusty cichlids? Thanks last question for now. Lol

I’ve never heard of a 40 breeder. I love that idea as I’m short but they don’t come cheap as no kits in that size.

Great Video👍🏻

I like that a 55 Gallon fits easily into the back seat of my Honda Accord. So that’s a no brained for me. If I ever need to move I don’t have to worry about finding where to put it. It’ll stay with me in MY car.