Why These Are My FAVORITE Aquarium Sizes

Choosing an aquarium size can be challenging, especially when there are so many choices available (which is a good thing). In this video, I share with you my two favorite tank sizes, and why.
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[@TazawaTanks]

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[@gigi3242]

I think you need to do what makes you happy; and you don't need to justify that to anyone. Be well Oh, if I had the space and money, the walls of my house would be aquariums, lol, oh, or maybe have a house under the sea, that would wicked.

[@thebigone545]

Thanks for describing the fit of the shirts. It's hard finding nice shirt designs that fit athletic builds. Much ♥ from a Canadian mbuna cichlid keeper and weight lifter

[@jaybrielakoi7747]

This is the kind of video that non fish folk look at and think we are weird. Me on the other hand is super fascinated at what you're gonna say.

[@rachelschildman2327]

Same!

[@lakeshiamills1454]

Honestly, this video has me reconsidering my entire fish room. I've been breeding a lot of smaller fish and I think I'm getting to the point where the smaller tanks aren't really doing what I need them to anymore. On top of that like you said, for the fish I want to keep larger tanks are necessary. I've always kept small tanks except for a 180 I unfortunately broke during a move. Thanks for the video its given me some good things to think about

[@kwwball]

Been looking at getting a large size fish tank for awhile now. You sold me on the 75 gallon 48x18 size! Thank you for this video!

[@pelhamsaquatics]

I agree with you Zenzo! I really think changing up every once in a while is a good thing to do in this hobby. I’ve been breeding lake Malawi cichlids for quite a while, and now I want to move him to the lake Tanganyika in realm. As far as tank size I do like the 40 gallon breeders and the 75 gallon for all the reasons mentioned. I do like other size tanks as well, with the amount of diversity that you have I think would be very challenging to figure out what you could do with the tanks that you already have . Based on fish choices. Thanks for all the great videos sir🙂💯⭐️

[@michaelhaines3451]

I have a 75 and a 40 breeder -- both great tanks. I also have one of the new 60 breeders, which I find easier to do tank mainenance on than my 75... because I'm old 😎. Great video!

[@nicolaypastore]

I’m thinking of getting the 60 Breeder. Could one strong person carry it? I wanted something like the 40 Breeder or 75 gallon and it seems like 60 Breeder would be the perfect size for that.

[@michaelhaines3451]

@@nicolaypastore It's a big, heavy tank. Same footprint as a 75 (18 x 48)... just a couple inches shorter in height.

[@nicolaypastore]

@@michaelhaines3451 5 inches shorter but that makes a difference being able to grab it around.

[@nicolaypastore]

@@michaelhaines3451 how much does it weight empty?

[@michaelhaines3451]

@@nicolaypastore No idea, but it took me & my son both to carry it. And we're both fairly strong.

[@audrameyer9558]

Thanks Zenzo. I look forward to the changes to come. I really like the footprints of 40 breeders and 20 longs. They work best for my space. I do have many other sizes in my fishroom though. 😊

[@JesseDriftwood]

I don't have a favourite aquarium size, but I do have a betta fish named Bagel 😜

[@TazawaTanks]

Dude! You saw my comment on the 4545 video?!!! 🤗🙏🏾😂 Folks…check out Jesse’s channel if you’re in to cameras, filming, etc. One of my favorites!

[@tristansfishroom7136]

After seeing your 5' 90g peacock cichlid tank, I knew that I wanted one too. I've now got a 5' 85g tank and I love it. And so do my chiclids. As always great video.

[@ShrimpCity]

Keep up the videos!

[@andysfishden6506]

The 75 and 40 breeder tanks are my favorite tank sizes as well, for pretty much the same reasons that you gave. If you have the room I also like the 125, but not a lot of people have room for a six foot long tank.

[@brianp6180]

Good idea! Small tanks are more trouble. I prefer a 6’ 125G over a 75. I do also love the 75 if you only have 4’ If you have the space go large!

[@rachelschildman2327]

I am really enjoying the 75 and 55 gal tanks right now - but gouramis are the biggest fish I keep at the moment. Am setting up a 40 this weekend though, for some brichardi, so we’ll see how I like it. Def will keep an eye out for how you change things up!

[@cichlid_kings]

Awesome. The 75 gallon is also one of my favorite tanks. 48" X 18" 👌 Currently have two 75 gallon tanks & my 6 foot display tank is 180G. Time for some FishRoom renovations 😎🐠🤩🤙

[@SGTMeowenstein85]

I agree my favorite tank is the 40 breeder i just love the extra depth is what it is. Not only because of the fish but also for more room to aquascape. I do have a 55 as well but i find I like the 40 more. My next tank that I plan to start after aquashella chicago (i hope zenzo is there) is going to be a 75 gallon African cichlid tank.

[@TheSalient1]

Awesome video , my favorites are 75 and 125, once u get up into 220 and 300 although i would like a 300 the water bills start getting up there when u have multiple tanks like myself

[@adkgaladkgal1799]

If you think you want to change around your fish room I think it's great. I know what ever you do, it will look interesting and we will always want to see your beautiful fish and new ideas

[@valiaudet3415]

You are one of my favourite fish guy.

[@robertjohnston25]

Fav tank I own is a 210g I’d love 180gs as well though, but like you said get as big as you can. I’d go bigger if it fit through my door/doorways. But 125gs are doing the job and don’t weight a ton when moving them.

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

tall tanks are better than long shallow because fish just has more swimming space, they have bottom, middle and top. more enjoyable to have as a centerpiece tank in my opinion

[@mrswiggles2012]

hey there zenzo, my fave is the 55g. I do have a variety from 10g - 125g as well. The majority are 55s. I have one 75g for one of my turtles. I have two 40s and they are good size, now looking at it the way you described them. Wish I could have bigger but for my space, I would get another 125g for goldfish. I am downsizing though, from 20 tanks to 9.

[@scotttucker8127]

I like 29 gallons size for smaller community fish planted tank

[@CascadianExotics]

75 gallon is my favorite size. A manageable size tank that can house all but the largest fish, and has the versatility to carry most hobbyists from the absolute beginner community, to cichlids, to aquascapes, to even reef tanks if that's where you want to take your hobby.

[@jeromehorn7333]

I love 75s and 40 breeders too. BUT my current favorite is the 4ft 120, which 2ft front to back.

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

great vid

[@august6625]

I just got a 110 and I really like it. It's the same footprint as a 75, but it's 30" tall

[@luissimental6191]

Love your fish room but I understand sometimes we need to spruce things up once in awhile little bit of change in the scenery.💪😎👍

[@Texasbiologyhelp]

I have 12 40 breeder tanks in my fishroom, I also like 50 breeder tanks they have really high surface to volume ratio with a 48 by 18 size, and they are not so deep, but I am not working with any really large fish any longer. I finished my cichlid phase years ago and now I am enjoying breeding new species of fish I have not worked with before.

[@karinwanders5864]

I have a 40, 2 20's , a 10 and 2 5s. I would love to have some bigger tanks but they wouldn't work in my house. I don't think you are spoiled or anything, but the itch to create new tanks is strong in people with MTS 😁

[@fbasantajr]

Zenzo, if space and racks were not an issue, would you have 75 or 90 gallons? Thank you from NYC

[@scotp6362]

I have 3 75’s and 2 40’s as well as others. Personally, I would recommend at least a 40 breeder. If I had the budget, I would have 180’s or 360’s. I guess it depends on how many types of fish and what types of fish people want to keep. I have 8 tanks going right now and would rather have maybe 3 or 4.

[@BigBoyz_Tankz]

I have both a 40 and a 75 and I love them. Same reason the depth of the tank gives you a bit more of an opportunity to try different type of fish who need the depth to turn around. Wish I could get like a 150 for my Oscar’s but just can’t afford it at the moment lol

[@XCaliKev]

👍😎 For me 125. When Rob (Flip Aquatics) was going to put a bunch of them in that basement, thought … that’s what I want. You should change it up, I like seeing when a fishroom has matching tanks for the most part, better look to me.

[@Evil_Genius_888]

I’ve only had my 2 40g breeders less than a year. Yeah… I wish I’d have started there. Of course the hobby has a learning curve. I now have my first 75g sitting on the floor waiting to decide if I’m going to build a new stand OR replace one of the 40s. If I keep both 40s going I’ll need to save money for new filter, lights and heater. Decisions…😂

[@torringames]

I love the 40 breeder and 75 gallon for the floor space. 18 inches or larger foot print I just love. 40 breeder. I do also like the 55 gallon for a lightly scaped community tank of smaller cichlids or general community fish. My older brother got a 65 extra tall which only measures 3 feet long but is nearly 2 feet tall. It's his planted live bearer tank and even though he has multiple cichlid tanks (a 75 gallon mbuna tank and a 125 gallon American cichlid with 2 Jack's, 2 gold saums that keep breeding like crazy, marble/calico convict cichlids that keep breeding like crazy, a fire mouth and 2 silver dollars). When I get back into the hobby full time instead of just helping my girlfriend with her 30 gallon, I plan to get a 6 x 2 x 2 foot 180 gallon with 2 oscars, a Jaguar, a couple jack dempsey, a couple gold saums, maybe a Texas. Some convicts for dithers. I may be moving into a 4 bedroom town house with a finished big 2 car garage so I plan on turning the garage into the fish and terrarium room.

[@elenadean8369]

I really look your fish selection! I am thinking about purchasing a 55 gallon tank. However, I am uncertain about which types of fish to stock Would angel fish be a good type of fish to select?.

[@Firestorm637]

I own a 55, 90, and 125. 2 salt tanks with on fresh. All with easy to maintain sumps. It takes a few minutes to see if filtration socks are dirty and minutes to wash out. Easy to clean twice a week vs monthly cleans with canister filters which take longer. 90’s are nice as taller. That is my freshwater discus tank. Discus augment my colorful saltwater fish. I still prefer acrylic over glass. Better visibility, so light, and fairly indestructible.

[@Firestorm637]

All my sumps are 30-40 gallons. Large additional water volumes without taking space as below the main tank. Much of the maintenance can be preformed from the sump without bothering the main tank. I also love the additional challenges of saltwater aquariums. The fish are stunning.

[@MrEddiegreen]

I had (1) 363 gal. plywood tank and (1) 383 gal plywood tank ,,,,I had to let them go ,because I was tired of getting inside of them and they are very hard to move by yourself,,,,,, "NOW I have " (3) 125 gal. (1) 110 gal. (1) 116 gal. (2) 20 gal. (1) 55 gal. (1) 29 gal. and (1) 5.5 gal. with Frontosa , Mbunas, Mixed Cichlids, angelfish and an assortment of tetras.

[@hotsoup7848]

I definitely like the dimensions of 75 and the 40s I also been looking at the 60 gallon breeders just not too crazy about the height.....

[@nicolaypastore]

Which one would you get between the 75, 60 Breeder or 40?

[@capablegenius7454]

I am a fan of all bowfronts

[@aquariumhacksbymarcus5653]

I like the new Aqueon 60 gallon breeders 4 ft long 18 in wide front to back about 16 in high

[@racso415]

If you do decide to get rid of smaller tanks, any way I can buy them off you? I'm in the bay as well.

[@Lonewolfblue66]

My fav size is the 75G. Just a quick question for you. What do you think of 60G breeders? It's basically the same footprint as the 75G, just not as deep.

[@nicolaypastore]

Which one would you get between 75 or 60 Breeder?

[@Lonewolfblue66]

@@nicolaypastore After having the 60 Breeder now, I think I would do the 60G Breeder. I like that it's not as deep, so don't need as powerful of a light for my planted tanks.

[@jamespalmer3716]

ive been watching quite a few of you videos lately and can you please explain something to me.. what is the difference between power feeding and over feeding your fish? or could anyone explain this plz

[@TazawaTanks]

Great question! Power feeding is more of a controlled technique for a purpose, whereas over feeding is simply feeding too much without a desired result. Reasons to power feed might be to spark breeding activity or to add size to a fish or group of fish in a specific timeframe. Here is an example: When I am serious about a weightlifting/powerlifting program, or when I am trying to put on a specific amount of weight (like when I played football), I had a strict diet that I followed. I was prescribed a diet of around 4,000 calories per day, with a lot of those being proteins and carbohydrates. Because I was/am lifting so much weight and burning calories, I wasn’t overeating, but simply at a calorie surplus to add quality mass. If I weren’t exercising, and eating the same quantities to just do normal day-to-day things, I’d put on poor mass (fat). In this example, maybe an average man with average activity levels should be eating around 2,500 calories per day vs the 4,000 that I was eating. With fish it’s kind of the same thing. If someone is just over feeding without controlling the timeframe, etc., the fish will eventually get overweight. If you are power feeding, you are doing it on purpose for a specified amount of time, and even if the fish gain weight, there is a reason, and you are monitoring it. I hope this helps.

[@jamespalmer3716]

@@TazawaTanks thank you so much for reply thats helped alot

[@keithf3625]

What ya think of the 60g breeder? Thinking about swapping a 55 for a 60

[@TazawaTanks]

I recently set up a 60 breeder. It’s a nice footprint, but I think a 75 is better than a 60B because it takes the exact same space but is a little taller.

[@chiroxxxrt]

So right from 10 I went up to a 13 gallon which I'm running now got a 20 long that I might set up but now I want a bigger tank.

[@mycatmax9658]

I have a 54 gl its 40gl but 20in tall have 3 peacock looking in get 2 or 3 more or 4 or so rainbow for like a dither fish because that stay hidden but doing well there only like 3in right now ,,can u help ??

[@ThePsantos2397]

55 gallon is my favorite

[@flemmingj1965]

I Have a 38 Gallon Marineland Bowfront (Dimensions: 17.125" Deep; 32.25" Wide; 25.719 " High) that are waiting for polar blue convict cichlids

[@johannessordfarne4553]

Please show liters and centimeters (as well as gallons and inches) when you speak of tank sizes, Mr Tazawa. It would really help understanding your thoughts without having to paus the video and google the transformation table every time you mention a number? It would be so nice. Maybe you could round the numbers to even liters and centimeters for better understanding, and keep the numbers on the screen as long as ju speak about it? When speaking we tend to repeat numbers and compare them, so it would help very much to have the numbers written in a corner of the screen, just to remember what is compared to what, during one segment in the video. It would be a real help for us people living outside the US? Sometimes I'm hesitent to watch a video when some topics are discussed- bc I know I won't really get it. One looses the flow in the video when having to stop and check the numbers many times. Thank you.

[@mattgray9297]

This is my fault! Will do going forward!

[@johannessordfarne4553]

@@mattgray9297 Thank you, Mr Gray. I suppose you work with Mr Tazawa? I really like all Co-op's videos bc I learn so much every time. And now I will learn even more! Thank you.

[@tastyfishsauce4410]

Same likes and issues. I wonder what people thought of the 60 breeder and maybe bringing back the 30 breeder, I do not currently own the 60B and the 30B. I bet they would be more popular if they could make the prize competetive for the general fish keepers. The dollar per gallon is extinct and replaced with 50% for 4-5 common sizes, if you could find them "in-stock" without driving over 50 miles. It amazes me that they are always in-stock the day before and after the sale 🤣.

[@RaftZGaming280]

I’m going to start breeding guppies and shrimps. Right now I only have 10, 20, 29 gallon tanks. I don’t think I need 75 gallon for breeding those fish😂 I’m exploring what type of fish should I also breed besides from guppies and shrimps, any recommendations ? Thanks

[@TazawaTanks]

Before choosing which fish or inverts to breed, find out what you will be able to sell (to where it’s worth your time). I could list a bunch of fish, but if you aren’t able to move them in your area, it won’t be worth it.

[@naegwut]

Can you share the link for your fitness channel? I wanna show my hubby

[@Tinger_90]

40 gallon or a 60 breeder I’m trying to decide for killifish or nano fish . Maybe dwarf cichlids

[@TazawaTanks]

I love my 60 breeder. If you have the space, I would get that.

[@petercooper5777]

I like the 90 over the 75

[@Firestorm637]

Are ur actual T shirts made in America. Not just the printing

[@orangez1986]

We just got a 75. Started thinking in the 30s and 40s. 75 just made too much sense for the reasons you said.

[@stepheng3378]

I agree with the 75g, but not with the 40 breeder. Aqueon makes a 60g breeder which has all of the advantages of the 40, but is longer. In fact the 60g breeder is the same length and depth as the 75g, just not as tall. The 65g is 16" high vs 21.25" high for the 75g. The 60g breeder and 75g Aqueon tanks also use the same exact top lid. White the 40g breeder is 17" high, it's not quite as deep 18.25 vs 18.5, and much shorter 36.25 vs 48.50 . Price is the other factor. The 60g breeder can be found on sale for $99. which is just $20 more than the 55g, and $29 less than the 75g. Some may see this and think the 55g is the way to go. But as he said in the video, the depth is why I prefer the 60g breeder & the 75g. The 55g is only 12.75. So IMO the 60g breeder gives more bang for the buck, and room to spare vs the 40g breeder.

[@nabokovfan87]

I'm the same way. I'd rather have a 20L/29G vs a 10G I'd rather have a 40B vs a 55G I'd rather have a 75G vs a 55G all of the tanks on the left of the list above give the fish and plants a ton more room vs those on the right.

[@Mindofaschizophrenic]

I have 60 gallon tank and up grading to 75 gallon tank

[@mikesmith-wk7vy]

another one i like is the 125

[@calvinpdejong]

20 and 30 longs. Great for plants and nano fish because of the shallowness of them.

[@adkgaladkgal1799]

The bigger tanks are great. I prefer 50 - 60 gallon tanks. Ok I only have 2. But they take less time to water change weekly than a 120 or 240, less filtering. Could put different species if one had several smaller tanks,but the bigger tanks just seem more awesome. Ok it's a toss up

[@powerfool650]

120 4 foot by 2 foot by 2 foot. Same length as most of the common but more room front to back for activities

[@slamboy66]

40/75G 👍

[@liliromero4910]

I like 20 longs

[@jasonschuster5956]

I have a 125 and a 60 breeder and a 20

[@meminustherandomgooglenumbers]

I had an Oscar in a 75 and I wouldn’t do it ever again. It’s huge when the Oscar is a baby, but when the Oscar grows up, it’s living in a closet. Oscars like to explore, and they also want to flee the area when they grab food from the surface, and chew it far away from where they grabbed it. I would go minimum 125g for an Oscar next time.

[@meminustherandomgooglenumbers]

Pro tip: don’t feed your Oscar live fish! Oscars LOVE crickets though !!!

[@moro6957]

36x18x18 👌

[@MattsAquatics]

100th Like!

[@okadahome]

90cm here in Japan due to space limitations

[@daveholland4889]

I have a 75 and thinking about putting an oscar in it. What else should I put in the tank with the oscar and how many fish can I put in the tank?

[@DarkJak2050]

2:43 Not the 60 Gallon Breeder. Its depth is *18 inches.*

[@echoesvayne9790]

20 long

[@dalehaugen9198]

What about 60 breeder?

[@TazawaTanks]

Those are interesting, but for the same footprint, I'd rather have the extra 15 gallons (unless I didn't want the height).

[@nicolaypastore]

@@TazawaTanks I’m trying to decide between those two now. I want to have a turtle with fish and to have it as a display for my show.

[@ThePsantos2397]

75 gallon and 125 gallon

[@62873milehi420]

500

[@PressB17]

Bro I just went and bought a 75 gallon after watching this

[@guadalupereyes9607]

Going for 2 125s, 2 75s, and a 40 no more 20s for me Either

[@evelynbrogan2175]

No tank under 150 gallon is considered