What size tank

[WookiellMonster]

Is a 56 gallon 36"x18"x20 better than a 55 gallon long for bottom dwellers?

 

[yvez9]

depends on the size of the fish
longer fish will appricate the depth but smaller fish won't see a difference

 

[Tokis-Phoenix]

depends on the size of the fish
longer fish will appricate the depth but smaller fish won't see a difference

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Not nesarsarily- for example tiger barbs are very small fish but due to their social agressiveness and high activity the recommended size tank for 8 is 30gallons minimum. Small air breathing fish like corys also appreiciate shallower tanks as its easier for them to swim to the surface to breath than in a deep tank for obvious reasons.
There are many other examples of small fish preferring large/long/high tanks.

 

[WookiellMonster]

Hmmm well the only thing that would need to get air would be the senegal bichir. I've been lookin at a long time at a 46 gallon bowfront which is pretty nice too. Lol i wish i could get both. grr... Ill probably end up gettin the 55 gallon H if i can find a stand that matches my room.