Hexagon tanks

cucci67 · 08-06-2005, 12:26 AM

I have been looking at hexagon aquariums, and really like the look of them. Is there any ups or downs of having a hex tank? I am going to be using it for FW. I have been looking at three tanks; 25g, 30g, 35g. In the tank from the start (after cycling) will be 2 Figure 8 puffers, a pleco, and a cory catfish. What do you guys think? I have 29g plain rectangle tank right now.

Lexus · 08-06-2005, 02:04 PM

I like the look of them but wouldnt buy one, for the cost of a 35G hex you can get double the size in a rectangle one. Also corys prefer schools of 6 and a common pleco will get to big for that size of a tank.

cucci67 · 08-06-2005, 03:04 PM

Thanks for the reply, I guess I won't get one, it's just so hard to resist.

starrfish71 · 10-10-2005, 10:39 AM

FYI, I love hex's. Beautiful tanks, and the only aspect to consider is you can't put as many territorial species in it as a long tank. I have succesfully kept many fihs in all sizes of hex tanks, and they do very well. I'd go with at least a 35g. they also work well for planted tanks, granted you have strong lighting.

Damon · 10-10-2005, 10:44 AM

Hex tanks are not ideal for planted tanks. They lack depth, and the dimensions they have make it hard to arrange. They are pretty for "show tanks" but you will not see a hex tank in any real contest. The lack of surface area makes them unappealing for many species of fish. Add that to the cost, they are more someone who wants some style in their tank than actual fishkeeping.

starrfish71 · 10-10-2005, 03:02 PM

wow. and here I was thinking that after 20 years experience keeping fish, I was serious. I don't show, I sometimes breed, but I mostly keep them for myself. I have had very nice planted hex tanks. I guess each of us can have our own unique experience with different types of tanks.

Damon · 10-10-2005, 10:35 PM

Dont get me wrong. You can plant one nicely, but its harder to achieve a sense of depth due to the dimensions. And by show I mean what you would see in a doctors office.

starrfish71 · 10-12-2005, 11:09 AM

cool. Personally, I like to keep my tanks in "show" tank style- they're beautiful and the fish love it.

seraph · 11-01-2005, 12:57 AM

Would a 5 gallon hex tank be alright for a betta and 2-3 sm. live plants?

Damon · 11-01-2005, 10:09 AM

Would be fine. A cpl of crypts or a java fern would be ideal.

08-06-2005, 12:26 AM	#1
cucci67 No Longer Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 480	Hexagon tanks I have been looking at hexagon aquariums, and really like the look of them. Is there any ups or downs of having a hex tank? I am going to be using it for FW. I have been looking at three tanks; 25g, 30g, 35g. In the tank from the start (after cycling) will be 2 Figure 8 puffers, a pleco, and a cory catfish. What do you guys think? I have 29g plain rectangle tank right now. Last edited by cucci67; 08-06-2005 at 12:29 AM.

08-06-2005, 02:04 PM	#2
Lexus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 2,405	I like the look of them but wouldnt buy one, for the cost of a 35G hex you can get double the size in a rectangle one. Also corys prefer schools of 6 and a common pleco will get to big for that size of a tank. __________________ 55 Gallon 2 Blood Parrots 2 Angelfish 1 Fantail Goldfish 46 Gallon 1 Albino Bristlenose 2 Angelfish 4 African Dwarf Frogs 4 Black Skirt Tetras 5 Zebra Danios 8 Tiger Barbs 9 Neon Tetras 13 Assorted Corys 29 Gallon 8 Daffodil Cichlids & fry 1 Electric Blue Crayfish 10 Gallon 2 Snails

10-10-2005, 10:44 AM	#5
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,972	Hex tanks are not ideal for planted tanks. They lack depth, and the dimensions they have make it hard to arrange. They are pretty for "show tanks" but you will not see a hex tank in any real contest. The lack of surface area makes them unappealing for many species of fish. Add that to the cost, they are more someone who wants some style in their tank than actual fishkeeping. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

10-10-2005, 10:35 PM	#7
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,972	Dont get me wrong. You can plant one nicely, but its harder to achieve a sense of depth due to the dimensions. And by show I mean what you would see in a doctors office. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

11-01-2005, 10:09 AM	#10
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,972	Would be fine. A cpl of crypts or a java fern would be ideal. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

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08-06-2005, 03:04 PM	#3
cucci67 No Longer Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 480	Thanks for the reply, I guess I won't get one, it's just so hard to resist.

10-10-2005, 10:39 AM	#4
starrfish71 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 89	FYI, I love hex's. Beautiful tanks, and the only aspect to consider is you can't put as many territorial species in it as a long tank. I have succesfully kept many fihs in all sizes of hex tanks, and they do very well. I'd go with at least a 35g. they also work well for planted tanks, granted you have strong lighting.

10-10-2005, 03:02 PM	#6
starrfish71 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 89	wow. and here I was thinking that after 20 years experience keeping fish, I was serious. I don't show, I sometimes breed, but I mostly keep them for myself. I have had very nice planted hex tanks. I guess each of us can have our own unique experience with different types of tanks.

10-12-2005, 11:09 AM	#8
starrfish71 Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 89	cool. Personally, I like to keep my tanks in "show" tank style- they're beautiful and the fish love it.

11-01-2005, 12:57 AM	#9
seraph Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Age: 39 Posts: 35	Would a 5 gallon hex tank be alright for a betta and 2-3 sm. live plants?

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