20H or 20L tank

stealth · 12-19-2005, 12:55 PM

Are there any 20L aquarium kits? All I have seen are 20H. Or do you guys happen to anyone selling a 20L aquarium for a good deal thats close to central Wisconsin. thanks Paul

GumboJones · 09-11-2006, 12:00 AM

There are definitly 20L tanks. My girlfriend has one, but she uses it to keep a poison dart frog. I imagine you can find a kit out there somewhere, but I don't know for sure.

Christine · 09-11-2006, 05:02 AM

If you are looking for a kit already put together, you might try your LFS instead of one of the big chains. I don't think I've seen a kit at any of the chains. Of course, if your LFS are like the ones here.... you could buy all the parts at the chain and come out much cheaper sadly. I noticed the markup on tanks seems quite high in comparison.

**Damon** · 09-11-2006, 07:21 AM

Walmart has a 20 gallon (standard. Not high or long) kit. WHile it may be a bit more expensive to buy seperately, its worth the money spent. Never seen a "boxxed" 20 long kit but my lfs here offer custom kits that still save you a few dollars vs buying a pre-fab kit as they quality is better (ie aquaclear filter vs whisper. Visitherm heater vs no-name brand).

PetMax · 09-19-2006, 07:47 PM

hey bro, dont look for 20l kits. If you want a 20L, you will have to buy the tank seperate and get a kit for a 29g. 20L are the same length and width just not as tall. So a 29G stand/canopy/hood will fit a 20L.

joe kool · 09-20-2006, 06:37 AM

I'd definately get the 20L and part it together. You'll be able to got to any "petstore.com" (read bigalsonline.com, or thatpetplace.com, drsforstersmith.com) and get the dry goods for less than half of that in your LFS. Sometimes even the smaller tanks are cheaper but "normally" the LFS sells the tanks at a loss-liter to get you in the store and jacks the price up on everything else to make it up and then some.

the reason I say get the 20L is it has more surface area than a 20H. Surface area is key when it comes to the gas exchange and helping to keep your water conditions good. my most difficult tank to keep the water in check has been a 45 gal show. Its 36" by 36" by 12" so its' as tall as it is long and only 12" wide. that makes for trouble in my book. if you want your tank to look tall buy a taller stand

but I always like the longer shorter wider tanks ... 40 breeders are awesome

12-19-2005, 12:55 PM	#1
stealth Interested fishman Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Central Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 123 User Feedback: (0)	20H or 20L tank Are there any 20L aquarium kits? All I have seen are 20H. Or do you guys happen to anyone selling a 20L aquarium for a good deal thats close to central Wisconsin. thanks Paul __________________ 10 Gallon: 1 Blue Dwarf Gourami 1 Mickey Mouse Platy 2 Tequila Guppies 3 Guppy/endler crosses too many dang snails

09-11-2006, 12:00 AM	#2
GumboJones Shrimp-O Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 23 Posts: 118 User Feedback: (0)	There are definitly 20L tanks. My girlfriend has one, but she uses it to keep a poison dart frog. I imagine you can find a kit out there somewhere, but I don't know for sure. __________________ ________________________ 30 Gallon Tall heavily planted tank w/ Driftwood -1 Micky Mouse Sword Tail -2 Female platy -3 Guppies -6 Serpae Tetras -3 Ghost shrimp -1 Macrobrachium Shrimp -1 Common pleco -1 Transparent knife fish -2 Bolivian Rams -3 Otto cats -3 Apple snails

09-11-2006, 05:02 AM	#3
Christine Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 38 Posts: 857 User Feedback: (7)	If you are looking for a kit already put together, you might try your LFS instead of one of the big chains. I don't think I've seen a kit at any of the chains. Of course, if your LFS are like the ones here.... you could buy all the parts at the chain and come out much cheaper sadly. I noticed the markup on tanks seems quite high in comparison. __________________

09-11-2006, 07:21 AM	#4
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,982 User Feedback: (0)	Walmart has a 20 gallon (standard. Not high or long) kit. WHile it may be a bit more expensive to buy seperately, its worth the money spent. Never seen a "boxxed" 20 long kit but my lfs here offer custom kits that still save you a few dollars vs buying a pre-fab kit as they quality is better (ie aquaclear filter vs whisper. Visitherm heater vs no-name brand). __________________ 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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PetMax Exotic Guru Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Somerset Ky Age: 25 Posts: 113 User Feedback: (0)	hey bro, dont look for 20l kits. If you want a 20L, you will have to buy the tank seperate and get a kit for a 29g. 20L are the same length and width just not as tall. So a 29G stand/canopy/hood will fit a 20L. __________________ Currently Setting up a 220g Saltwater. Check out the progress in the Picture section Equipment: Tidepool Sump, TurboTwist UV, Prism Skimmer,all in the works

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09-20-2006, 06:37 AM	#6
joe kool Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Age: 35 Posts: 566 User Feedback: (2)	I'd definately get the 20L and part it together. You'll be able to got to any "petstore.com" (read bigalsonline.com, or thatpetplace.com, drsforstersmith.com) and get the dry goods for less than half of that in your LFS. Sometimes even the smaller tanks are cheaper but "normally" the LFS sells the tanks at a loss-liter to get you in the store and jacks the price up on everything else to make it up and then some. the reason I say get the 20L is it has more surface area than a 20H. Surface area is key when it comes to the gas exchange and helping to keep your water conditions good. my most difficult tank to keep the water in check has been a 45 gal show. Its 36" by 36" by 12" so its' as tall as it is long and only 12" wide. that makes for trouble in my book. if you want your tank to look tall buy a taller stand but I always like the longer shorter wider tanks ... 40 breeders are awesome __________________ A conglomeration of cichlids from all over living happily in my "melting pot" of tanks. Breeding: currently nothing ... I'm sequestered in South Korea, "Osan" to be exact <26 days till I'm back in the states. Florida to be exact, those Floridians have no idea what they're in for!! current Fry: see above tanks: 100, 55, 46 BF, 26 BF, 20L, 5 fry tank 20L planted with CRS is the only thing up (easy for the wife to care for in my stead)

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