I vote for the 75. The depth difference is significant.

The first thing I loved about my new 55 gallon over a 75 is being able to move it myself. Upkeep is lower and cheaper, and it's not excessive in footprint for the small subtropical/coldwater species I raise.

You make a compelling argument sir! I agree that the 55 is a great tank by price, they are easy to come by and a great first tank. I personally like the 75 better with the added depth.

I was able to pick up a new 75g on sale for the same price as a 55g so I was leaning towards the larger tank. But, once I saw the difference in the depth...that sealed the deal.

A lot of great tips in this comparison Jason. The basic rule of bigger is always better unless there is a human environmental concern (ie. Living space, foundation, etc...) Or budget concerns of upkeep. The more fish you have the greater the chances you will be needing more medication, foods, air flow, water, and such. Most of what you covered on your video. Nonetheless, all very valid points to consider.

I have both sizes, the extra width of the 75s are nice…but when petsmart has they’re sales on the kits, I can actually get 2- 55gallon set up for the price of 1- 75 tank.. just the tank even with petco 50% off sales, by the time I outfit a 75. That being said I have four 75s and one 55g. Very good, and thought inspiring topic. Watching in 2022🙂👍🏻💯⭐️

Thank you for all the help

Always enjoy your videos haven't seen your Geophagus tank in a while

Btw great tanks, you're one of the few cichlid keepers I've seen on KZfaq who does it right with a good amount of decorations or rocks that give the fish the places to hide and sleep they need.

75 gallon is way better. More depth not narrow like a 55 gallon. Cost is more but well worth it.

Better late than never, but my husband just bought me the Marineland 75 gallon tank/stand set for Valentines Day so I can finally upgrade my community tiny fishies from a 20 gallon. Asked for a 40 breeder over the 55 due to the footprint. A couple in depth conversations later (6 months) about footprint/surface area vs water amount and my tank goals, there's a monster taking up the last available living room wall. I couldn't be happier. Best of both worlds. Thankfully, we do have concrete under our flooring.

Verry nice video sir thanks. Happy fishkeeping

Thanks. Nicr vid as always. Plecos update awaits

At 00:15 got a wiggler above the sponge filter.

Great vs series I personally Hereford 55 because of my small living situation they are very affordable and perfect for apartments

My mantra - Bigger footprint = Better tank. I feel like you get 20 REAL gallons more in the upgrade. Adding height does nothing for the fish you keep-might as well add a sump. But extra width! YOWZA - now I can keep.... Nice comparison video - this should really help people who are thinking of buying their 2nd or 3rd tank; and their first mid sized tank. I wish I knew this when I got my first 55... though in those days, that was a big medium size tank. (of course, I'm so old, I remember before gars and bichirs had evolved...) Added note: Clear for life acrylic makes three 75g models: 48x18x20, 48x15x24, and 60x18x16. That last one is a huge tank for its volume!

Another great video mate personally I would go 50 only because from when I was shopping for my tanks seemed easier to find wider tanks but honestly its mostly due to when I see a empty tank my mind instantly goes to multies now if it was a 75 gallon lowboy style that would be amazing Though bringing up weight restrictions I heard from contractors yesterday the 23rd or 24th they will be here to redo my floors and reinforce it so once that's complete I can start setting up the tanks I'm really excited

I have both as well and to be honest I love both tanks, i find the 55 gal is a lot easier to maintain and as you mentioned to heat. the 55 is better for me to keep a warm temperature more evenly distributed, works wonders on plants :) easier to reach into pending on the tank height. 75 gal is an amazing tank but i would go with 90gal over 75's as they tend to have thicker glass a lot of the time. Love the video, thumbs UP!

Our first fish tank was a 75 gallon tank and it fits perfect....came with a great stand and gives us more room for more fish!

I love my 75gal perfect for my angels and tetras, I pieced my set ups together off of offerup saved me hundreds!

A good big one is always better than a good small one! You make a very good point about floor strength, how many fish keepers know the clear spans, spacing & depth of their floor joists! If it's upstairs unless you know the floor strength stick with a 55. Paul UK

I would only recommend someone getting a 55 over a 75 if the fish were smaller and if you have limited area. IMO 75 is the sweetspot in terms of size. You can keep large cichlids, community fish, and many other things in it. Of course bigger is always better. But 75G is a must for anyone on a budget.

Hello Great content as usual. I was considering 75 gallon in my 6th floor concrete structure apartment. Considering the weight now i have decided to go for 55 g. Do you think it is safe to go for 55 g, particularly in top floors like me. Thanks.

I have 30 gallon I got about a month ago now looking 55 gallon kit love to go bigger if I had the room and space. Gonna turn my 30 into a betta with some small schooling fish like neons and cherry which are in there now.

Like 75 more room for planting and larger groups of nano fish...

Even though the 75 gallon cost more it would be my choice every time.

Interesting.

my personal preference is for the 75 gallon over the 55. I like tanks that have more depth to them. IMO fish are more interesting to watch when they have a lot of space to move in all directions.

I much prefer the 75, both for the greater space it gives the fish, and for the larger "canvas" in which to aquascape.

i had an old 55 gallon tank where the center brace pulled away from the far side of the tank. so i had to make a decision on what size to buy because i have 2 butterfly koi. i was at a large petco and they had a complete 75 gallon set up: tank/stand/hood/light on sale for $300.00. wow are you kidding me! usually 2xs that price. so i bought a set up and totally love it. larger fish need that extra 6 inches in width for sure. when i was in college my good friend had a 75 gallon at his house full of large mean cichlids. i could watch them for hrs! 2 jack dempseys/3 green terrors/2 red devils/1manganese/2 plecos/1 very large port cichlid. he had several caves and the manganese was boss and when he wanted a cave, all the rest would shift caves according to heirarchy. was great. so i always wanted a 75 gallon and now i do! loveit! check my video on youtube: 75 gallon indoor koi pond #1 by ruger kidd. thanks

Just bought a 75gal marineland tank,stand,glass lids and light from pet smart for $254 out the door! I was saving up for a 125gal but for that price I couldn't pass it up. I know I'm going to have to replace the light but that's fine. Thanks for the vid!

My first tank was a 90 gallon and as such I am partial to a tank with more depth. I like 40b, 75/90 and 125s for medium to large tanks.

What should be the glass thickness for 75 gallon .I am getting a tank 8mm glass with bracing but I'm not sure if its a good option or not

I think space is the key determining factor, more so than the extra cost.

I think a 55 gallon set up is the perfect start up imo

I have a 55 as the biggest tank i owned so far but I definitely want to upgrade to a 75 or higher. The depth of a 55 isn't enough at all. My big jack Dempsey is only like 3 inches shorter than the width of the tank. Would love to get him more space

I am on the fence here...I want the 75 gallon, but am afraid I won't be able to move it myself. I need to get it down my narrow stairs to the basement. In 2024 the 55 Gallon kits (with filter, light, heater, and hood) still $150, 75 gallon tanks have gone up to $300 (no lid, no filter). To complicate things though, there is now the 60 Gal breeder, same footprint as 75 Gal just 5" shorter and $190 for just the tank.....decisions....oddly the 60b is much closer in weight to the 55 gal than the 75 gallon.

If you have the space, I would recommend the 75 principally because changes in water chemistry develop more slowly in larger tanks. You have more time to respond should you have water quality problems. This does not mean that you can do away with weekly water changes or testing, however.

Not only does it matter if you are worried if they are too heavy. Sizes matters to me because in my house i cant place my 75 beside my stairs. Thats where my narrow 60gallon sits and its a high traffic area of kiddos. So i placed my 75 in corner of the room.

75 hands down. The extra width is a much better footprint. Gives more room for fish to grow. Width is overall better. The extra 6" is so much better

Excluding the 75, which is the obvious better choice, but for beginners I always recommend a 55 because they typically want to start with a 10 or 20, a 55 gallon setup isn't overall expensive and gives the fish the volume and keeps people in the hobby more when they have better luck vs a 10 gallon, and the 55 gallon can be found cheap in kits thru the big box store

i like big tank, i cannot lie... seriously i will always go with the deeper (front to back) tank

It's not about what we prefer. Bigger Is always better for the fish so we should always go as big as we can!

Could you do bowfront tanks versus non bow fronts?

I always end up circling back to the 65 as the best of everything for me. I just don’t understand why: a) Nobody carries them, b) They seem to have a reputation for failing.

Hi Jason, I wanted to know about albino Cory catfish, I have 4 of them, 2 died within 1week and other two survived, but without any reason they died.

Go with the 75 all the way. You can buy at Petsmart for $250-299. It’s almost always on sale. A marineland with the tank, stand, light and glass tops. No filter. Really nice set up for the money!

Prime Time Aquatics - What's your opinion about a longer more 'horizontal' tank vs. a more 'vertical' tank. I apply this question to any tank from oh, 29 gallons and up. Pet stores have custom very 'long' tanks, sacrificing height. They report A. The fish prefer it and B. No, they will never sell me their long, custom tanks. I am setting up a 55 gallon tomorrow. I have two 29s currently which are pretty tall. I can't ask the fish but it seems swimming up and down so much versus a long swim, turn and then swim the other direction is not their preferred route. If you had a choice long and more narrow, or wider and taller? Thanks, Allan

would it be cool if eventually i do something similar to this series... like wayyyyy down the road?

Are those all black isrelli ram cichlids in the 55?

I have a 55 gallon that was given to me. Who’s going to turn down a free 55? That being said I also have a 40 gallon breeder tank and I like it better then the 55 for the same reason most prefer the 75. The depth is same on the 40 breeder as the 75 but it’s shorter in length and height.

I have a 55 now but switching to a 75, will or do I have to support the joist in my crawlspace, the 75 will be running across the joist , and the house was built 1996. Everyone i talked to are saying no I don't have to support , but I want and experts opinion.

I am able to upgrade my 55 to a 75 used on a local forum from some person for $80 stand and tank thats it, sounds like a score, tank and stand ain’t the sexiest but no cracks or ruff scratches......is this going to be a significant upgrade for my African cichlid tank?

how do you clean your sponge filters with out making a mess. thanks joe h navy seabee

wondering, would a 75 gallon on a good weight distributive stand go through the floor on a second story?

Aquascaping a 55 becomes a one dimensional affair. Since it's so narrow you basically need to line up decorations side by side from left to right. With a 75 you can also layer decorations front to back, so you can do caves, layering steps, etc. and still have room for the fish. I've had both - I'll take the 75 any day.

75g also tend to be made better and higher quality tanks especially if your buying a major brand from a big box store

i like the 55 over 75 because it has better options for accessories and everything doesnt have to be purchased at once because you can purchase a kit then make upgrades down the road for equipment

I can't decide which one to get it's driving me crazy

Do you have your favorite brand of tank for 55G and 75G? I am thinking of getting 50-75G tank but marineland and Aqueon both got leaking review and it scares me a bit.What brand of big fish tank do you like? Any fav brand of stand?I would love to know.

75 all day, esp if you are looking at SA/CA Cichlids

What kind of syndontis is that at 2:23 I have one just like it I get a different answer every person I ask

Personally I love the 55's. I have had them in my old ground floor condo however I now own a top floor condo and don't trust the floors to hold tanks that large. I stay 20 and under, multiple tanks around the house so weight is dispersed.

I have one of each

Well you can order a custom 55 gallon tank with different measurements from your local fish store

I think if length/height is equal, then obviously the deeper tank wins.. Especially if you are looking to keep bigger cichlids like severum/oscars where that additional room to turn around is gonna make a big difference. The depth gives some nice aquascape options as well.

What are those airstones in the tank? I've seen em around alot of these bigger tanks but i can't find them in my local fish shop

I don't think the weight matter that much at all. I was a mover most of my life and most homes can hold a baby grand or player piano that weigh well over 1000 pounds a 75 gallons is not that much for the floor of a home depending on how they are built in your area. I have put crazy things into peoples homes and never have I seen a floor collapse yet.

I can’t find any kits for the 75 gallon... does anyone know where I can find one or what brand??

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What was that whit worm 0:15 in the video?

I kinda like the 40 Long ... Same footprint as a 55, but not as tall.

Hmm what is that small worm like ting by the spongfilter top left corner at 37sec??

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Where do you buy your tanks

Anybody know of a rimless with footprint of 75 gallon?

Or get both

If you ask me, I went for neither. I went with the *60 gallon breeder.*

I'll even take a 33L over a 55. Not a fan of tall, shallow tanks. For the 4 foot space, either a 33L or a 75.

If you want a 75, get a 75. If you want a 55, get a 75

o.m.g. its goldberg.....😁😁😁

They should do 10 stocking ideas for a 75 gallon

I guess 75gal tank is overkill for a betta fish setup?

I have a 75gal, and a 20gal hex....i prefer the 75gal, more room for room fish. i wouldnt mind have a 55gal as well

For most people the price will be way most determinant above all other factors Sure you may want the 2000 gallon tank, but really????. Five 55 gallon tanks can be handled for about $1000. With only two 75 gallon tanks you already might be spending more than that.

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Even a 40B is better than a 55. Way too narrow

75 easy.

Neither, buy a 40 breeder. Lower height, great surface area. 55 is too much work to clean, and the 75 will be much more expensive to equip.

60 breeder is king