So, we have inherited a tank which is built into the wall, between the kitchen and front room (I think it may have been a serving hatch at one time). The tank is visible from both rooms. The previous owners weren't using it but I think the people before them had fish in it.
Anyway, I decided it would be fun to keep some fish in it and ds and I both got really excited. I've been reading up on what I need to do (correct equipment, fishless cycle etc). Stupidly though, I only just calculated the volume and it's only 40 litres. I can't keep any fish in it can I?
Is there anything else I can keep in it instead (something watery, I mean. Not a snake or anything like that.)??
The alternative is to try and get a slightly larger tank that fits in the space and would hopefully hold 45l of water so we could get at least one or two fish. The hole in the wall that the tank fits into is 63cm wide, 26.5cm deep and 34 cm high. The current tank is only 25cm high, so really shallow. Does there need to be a certain clearance above the lid for ventilation? I've no idea if it's even possible to get a larger one, as it doesn't seem to be a standard size.
Arggh. I should have kept my mouth shut before doing some proper research.
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Coconutfeet · 11/04/2013 12:46
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