Upgrading

[james..]

How long do you think one should wait before getting a bigger tank size?

I was considering going from a 5Gallon to a 4ft x 2ft tank.

(5 gallon is my first tank)

 

[thecichlidaddict]

Why wait? Bigger tanks you will find are actually easier to take care of, as long as you have the right tools.

 

[smithrc]

I used to keep fish at my parents but now have a place of my own. my girlfriend knew i liked fisha and got me a 2ftx1x1 tank for my birthday... she wasn't too keen on the idea of fish but she is now hooked. We went from the 15gal to a 50 gal in a matter of months (4 to be exact).

we then set the 15 gal back up as a 2nd tank.

another 6 months down the line and we're looking at our 3rd tank

 

[Lateral Line]

Large tanks are always easier to look after then small, they are more stable, things happen more slowly. If you have the space, and the cash, why wait.

 

[jumpman]

You won't regret it James, and gives you far more options too....

If you have the space, and the cash, why wait.

couldn't agree more....

 

[Inchworm]

Hi james..

Go for the big tank as soon as you can. Once you have learned the basics of cycling and managing a tank, you will be able to keep any size tank you would like. All the same rules apply, whether your aquarium is large or small.

Beside, more fish means more fun!