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jsyteng · 12/07/2018, 10:24 AM

alrighty, I'm back! It's end of the year, I'm getting my bonus . . and I figured it's time to take the plunge.

My original post stated that I planned to retire the 75g and go with a 90g w/overflow. But now I'm thinking of going "all out" and getting a 125 gallon instead. I know there are benefits to going with a bigger and longer tank, but do you folks think this might be too big of a leap? A couple of LFSs have cautioned me about biting off more than I can chew.

I'd obviously save more money by going with the 90, since I can reuse the stand and canopy.

I'm also a bit intrigued by the Aqua Wood stand/canopy stands that are on Fish Tanks Direct. Does anybody have any experience with them. Obviously new aquarium furniture in those dimensions is not inexpensive.

12/07/2018, 10:24 AM	#11
jsyteng Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 5	alrighty, I'm back! It's end of the year, I'm getting my bonus . . and I figured it's time to take the plunge. My original post stated that I planned to retire the 75g and go with a 90g w/overflow. But now I'm thinking of going "all out" and getting a 125 gallon instead. I know there are benefits to going with a bigger and longer tank, but do you folks think this might be too big of a leap? A couple of LFSs have cautioned me about biting off more than I can chew. I'd obviously save more money by going with the 90, since I can reuse the stand and canopy. I'm also a bit intrigued by the Aqua Wood stand/canopy stands that are on Fish Tanks Direct. Does anybody have any experience with them. Obviously new aquarium furniture in those dimensions is not inexpensive.