Do You Really Need a 55 Gallon Fish Tank?

Many people often want to purchase a 55 gallons fish tank without first determining if they really need one. There are a few things you should consider before putting out the extra money for a larger tank like this. First you should determine if you have room in your home for such a large tank. Next you will need to determine how many fish you intend to put in the tank and how much room they need. This will go a long way to determine if you need to get this size tank or could just stick with the smaller tank.

Most fish tanks 55 gallons, or aquarium, take up a large portion of floor space. This could be a deciding factor for you at the time of purchase. The normal 55 gallons tank will take up about twelve to fifteen square feet of space in your home and depending upon the kind of stand you get to hold the tank, maybe much more. Many people make the mistake of getting this larger tank because they could get a great deal on it. They take the tank home and realize it is much larger than they originally thought it was, and they have no room for it. This leads people to get frustrated and sometimes take the tank back to the store. Make sure you measure your tank properly and find adequate space for it in the desired location of your home.

The size of a tank you need will depend greatly on what type of fish you want to put into it. Many species of fish need more room to swim around or are much larger than most, and require the larger tank to accommodate them. However, there are equal amounts of fish that do not need the space and would simply get lost and harder to see in a tank of this size. Make a list of the types of fish you are looking to purchase and find out what size tank they all need to live healthily. This will ensure you will not waste your time and money on a 55-gallon tank that you did not need.