Good size Breeding tanks

[Bizzaro]

I have 2x2' area to work with... how big should the tank be. I want to stack them. so I'm looking for ideas... when i was out visiting IEP discus he had 2x4 just screwed on. I can make a metal frame but i need to know how much each tank weigh with water ... lol

[j_li8]

Are you talking about glass or acrylic tanks? Each gallon of water is about 8.33 lbs. I wouldn't use anything smaller than a 24x12x16 20gal tank (166lbs of water) and a 30x12x18 30 gallon (250lbs of water) is probably better. One type of tank you could consider is a 20x20x20 cube tank which is about 35gal. I think Kenny has used the cube tanks for breeding before.

[Bizzaro]

ya i have to use cubes cuz if i make the stand out of 2x4 i have to go with something smaller then 21 so 20... but i want something tall but my sponge filter are kinda tall... and whould stand at half tank ... thanks..

[allan_mark76]

I personally use 17x16x17 breeding tanks and have no problems with them. I'm using them right now.

~AKA~

[Bizzaro]

With daily water changes how long can i keep them inside that size tank tell they max out? i have a 60G on its way along with a 100 to split them up ones they get bigger