Home and Living

Beautiful colors, the soothing sounds of bubbling water and a hobby to last a lifetime will make having a large fish tank in your home or office a great investment. The general rule of thumb for a large fish tank is 30 gallons or more, and some custom-designed large fish tanks can hold hundreds of gallons depending on the size of your home. When deciding what type of large fish tank to purchase, you first need to ask yourself a few questions.

Saltwater or freshwater: While most large fish tank setups are designed to accommodate either saltwater or freshwater fish, you need to decide what types of fish you would like. Due to the environment in which they are raised, saltwater fish require a little more maintenance than freshwater. Costs are generally more; however, a large fish tank full of beautifully colored saltwater fish is a popular choice for many home aquariums.

Glass or Acrylic: Nowadays, most large fish tank setups are made of either glass or acrylic, and though there are pros and cons to each, either one will provide a great home to your new pets. Acrylic aquariums have become increasingly popular because they allow for custom designs to fit the home. Acrylic is more prone to scratching than glass, and is generally more expensive; however it does not alter the colors of the fish whereas glass, and its reflective properties, will distort when looked at from certain angles.

Finding a Large Fish Tank Is Easy

Once you decide on what type of large fish tank you want and what types of fish, you need to decide what size tank you want. Large is considered in the 30-55+ gallon range will vary in price from roughly $100-$500 or more depending on the size and quality of the tank—the bigger, the more expensive. Most companies offer package deals, which provide you with a large fish tank and all the necessary filtration devices. The exact size of your large fish tank will determine just how many fish you can have and the larger the tank, the larger variety of fish you can choose from because different species will have room to roam.

You will, of course, have to get into the habit of feeding the fish and cleaning the tank, but the maintenance and up-keep for a large fish tank is easy. You need to clean the tank every 2-3 weeks, which means replacing roughly 20-25 percent of the water. You also will need to make sure the chemical levels in the tank are balanced using home kits and ensure your fish are fed at regular intervals.

With proper and easy maintenance, a large fish tank can be a great addition to a home or office, providing you a soothing escape and a lifetime hobby.