40 Breeder vs 55 gallon tank - Page 2

ifarmer · 01/16/2015, 08:42 AM

For saltwater. The 55g is the worse tank. Too high and too narrow.

toothybugs · 01/16/2015, 09:01 AM

I like that's there are currently 31 poll responses and it's 100% for the 40B

username in use · 01/16/2015, 09:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bpcardona

40B are always sold out for a reason. . . That dimensions of the 40b are just great.

Yup, 40breeder, 48" 120g, 6ft deep dimension 300g, etc etc.

SteveZZR · 01/17/2015, 12:04 PM

What's a "breeder" in litres?

Just curious as it isn't common terminology on this side of the pond.

dkeller_nc · 01/17/2015, 12:09 PM

You can easily convert any volumetric measurement on Google's search page. Simply key in X gallons to liters. Also works with Fahrenheit to Celsius and many other measurements.

fsttyms1 · 01/17/2015, 12:38 PM

40 over the 55 all day hands down. I went from a 29 with a few small corals and 2 clowns to a 40B with 9 fish (all smaller) and countless corals/mushrooms. I thought it would take me years to out grow it. Well a year and a half later im building a 240. If you can, just upgrade to a 75/90. You will thank yourself in the end with the amount of space you have to grow into

mrsixstrings12 · 01/17/2015, 12:50 PM

I had a 38 gallon that was similar to a 55. Way to skinny to do anything. We recently moved and I thought It was the perfect opportunity to upgrade. I was thinking like you; "oh ill get this and then in a few years upgrade to a bigger one". Instead I went big and got a 120g. Best decision cause I would've NEVER upgraded. So whatever you plan on upgrading to in a few years...Get THAT

bpcardona · 01/17/2015, 01:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SteveZZR

What's a "breeder" in litres?

Just curious as it isn't common terminology on this side of the pond.

Breeder is not a unit, rather a style of tank. It is a 40 gallon tank with specific dimension.

mate209 · 01/18/2015, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bpcardona

Breeder is not a unit, rather a style of tank. It is a 40 gallon tank with specific dimension.

Some 40b's differ in dimensions by manufacturer but by a hairline. My aqueon 40b is 36x18x17
This footprint allows you to have alot more front to back working space. Specially for more corals what most of us want. Heres my 40b

Isaacs55 · 01/18/2015, 07:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mate209

Some 40b's differ in dimensions by manufacturer but by a hairline. My aqueon 40b is 36x18x17
This footprint allows you to have alot more front to back working space. Specially for more corals what most of us want. Heres my 40b

Super cool aquarium man!!! This just inspired me more to get a 40Breeder. Pictures are worth a thousand words!!
Would be great to see everyone else's 40Breeder!!

Isaacs55 · 01/18/2015, 07:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mate209

Some 40b's differ in dimensions by manufacturer but by a hairline. My aqueon 40b is 36x18x17
This footprint allows you to have alot more front to back working space. Specially for more corals what most of us want. Heres my 40b

You actually live in Modesto! Haha I live in Riverbank that's cool. It's nice to know there's a local reefer in my area lol do you ever sell corals or any of your rock?

mate209 · 01/18/2015, 09:10 AM

Right on. Im borderline modesto/riverbank.
Yea i sell coral from time to time. But i give away gsp,xenias,and buttom palys if you ever want any. And rock no but i love aquascaping lol let me know if you want me too build your rockscape.

fsttyms1 · 01/18/2015, 12:57 PM

This is my 40b

SteveZZR · 01/18/2015, 01:09 PM

Ahhh I understand now, a 40 breeder is a style of tank.

My new tank is similar but bigger - its 36x24x24. 4" lost for rear chambers so 36x20x24 really.

Isaacs, see if you can find an AquaMedic Percula for a good price, they're lovely tanks - mine hasn't even got rock yet and looks good

fsttyms1 · 01/19/2015, 07:25 AM

A more recent pic of my 40

chillwill007 · 02/09/2015, 07:18 AM

Yea I keep going back to a 40 breeder for the footprint and cheapness of the petco $1 a gallon sale. But then I think of a 65 will allow much more fish options but can still stay the same with equipment more or less. But I plan on all hob stuff like the aquafuge and either the reef octopus bh90 or bh 2000 and probably the reefbreeder photon light. Just 65 are kinda hard to come by cheap.

igot2gats · 02/09/2015, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by bpcardona

The 55 is just too narrow.

+1 Period, end of story.

40B, FTW. It gives you more width for your rock scape.

Kyle461 · 02/09/2015, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mate209

Some 40b's differ in dimensions by manufacturer but by a hairline. My aqueon 40b is 36x18x17
This footprint allows you to have alot more front to back working space. Specially for more corals what most of us want. Heres my 40b

Does a 6" difference in width really make that much difference for aquascaping purposes or is there something else it affects?

footyreefer · 02/09/2015, 01:24 PM

I personally have a 40 breeder that I'm just setting up and it is perfect dimensions wise. I can recommend some Leds though. The Arctic T247 by Oceanrevive. Great light for a great low price..

View Poll Results: 40 Breeder vs. 55 gallon tank
40B	53	94.64%
55G	3	5.36%
Voters: 56. You may not vote on this poll

01/16/2015, 08:42 AM	#26
ifarmer Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: New York City Posts: 243	For saltwater. The 55g is the worse tank. Too high and too narrow.

01/16/2015, 09:01 AM	#27
toothybugs In Memoriam Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: The smallest county in Illinois Posts: 1,986	I like that's there are currently 31 poll responses and it's 100% for the 40B

01/17/2015, 12:04 PM	#29
SteveZZR Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 142	What's a "breeder" in litres? Just curious as it isn't common terminology on this side of the pond.

01/17/2015, 12:09 PM	#30
dkeller_nc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Central NC Posts: 5,062	You can easily convert any volumetric measurement on Google's search page. Simply key in X gallons to liters. Also works with Fahrenheit to Celsius and many other measurements.

01/17/2015, 12:38 PM	#31
fsttyms1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 10	40 over the 55 all day hands down. I went from a 29 with a few small corals and 2 clowns to a 40B with 9 fish (all smaller) and countless corals/mushrooms. I thought it would take me years to out grow it. Well a year and a half later im building a 240. If you can, just upgrade to a 75/90. You will thank yourself in the end with the amount of space you have to grow into

01/17/2015, 12:50 PM	#32
mrsixstrings12 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 132	I had a 38 gallon that was similar to a 55. Way to skinny to do anything. We recently moved and I thought It was the perfect opportunity to upgrade. I was thinking like you; "oh ill get this and then in a few years upgrade to a bigger one". Instead I went big and got a 120g. Best decision cause I would've NEVER upgraded. So whatever you plan on upgrading to in a few years...Get THAT

01/18/2015, 09:10 AM	#37
mate209 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: modesto ca Posts: 70	Right on. Im borderline modesto/riverbank. Yea i sell coral from time to time. But i give away gsp,xenias,and buttom palys if you ever want any. And rock no but i love aquascaping lol let me know if you want me too build your rockscape.

01/18/2015, 12:57 PM	#38
fsttyms1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 10	This is my 40b

01/18/2015, 01:09 PM	#39
SteveZZR Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 142	Ahhh I understand now, a 40 breeder is a style of tank. My new tank is similar but bigger - its 36x24x24. 4" lost for rear chambers so 36x20x24 really. Isaacs, see if you can find an AquaMedic Percula for a good price, they're lovely tanks - mine hasn't even got rock yet and looks good

01/19/2015, 07:25 AM	#40
fsttyms1 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 10	A more recent pic of my 40

02/09/2015, 07:18 AM	#41
chillwill007 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: vineland, nj Posts: 179	Yea I keep going back to a 40 breeder for the footprint and cheapness of the petco $1 a gallon sale. But then I think of a 65 will allow much more fish options but can still stay the same with equipment more or less. But I plan on all hob stuff like the aquafuge and either the reef octopus bh90 or bh 2000 and probably the reefbreeder photon light. Just 65 are kinda hard to come by cheap.

02/09/2015, 01:24 PM	#44
footyreefer Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 177	I personally have a 40 breeder that I'm just setting up and it is perfect dimensions wise. I can recommend some Leds though. The Arctic T247 by Oceanrevive. Great light for a great low price..