Should I?

Lbrdsoxfan · May 25, 2022

OrchidMiss said:
My ideal size is anywhere from 180-220g. I'm not in a huge rush, but I want to eventually replace my 110g with something shorter and longer.

So that means you didn't buy it?

Lbrdsoxfan · May 25, 2022

Mibu said:
This can and has happened to tanks under a year old. Seams going out can be unpredictable.

Yup, but I'd buy a used tank from a reputable aquatics store before a individual any day of the week!

OrchidMiss · May 25, 2022

I didn't do it, yet. I'm still thinking about it.
I have a lot going on right now haha... and I might be able to talk the good Doc I work for to buy a larger tank for work!
We spoke briefly yesterday, and he said sure, work some things up for me and let me know.
Sooooo..... I'm researching NEW tanks!!! I'm thinking a 75g or possibly up to 120. I don't know just yet! Depends on his budget lol

Lbrdsoxfan · May 25, 2022

OrchidMiss said:
I didn't do it, yet. I'm still thinking about it.
I have a lot going on right now haha... and I might be able to talk the good Doc I work for to buy a larger tank for work!
We spoke briefly yesterday, and he said sure, work some things up for me and let me know.
Sooooo..... I'm researching NEW tanks!!! I'm thinking a 75g or possibly up to 120. I don't know just yet! Depends on his budget lol

120g. 100+ gallons opens you up to a few more eye popping fish.

OrchidMiss · May 25, 2022

Lbrdsoxfan said:
120g. 100+ gallons opens you up to a few more eye popping fish.

True, but also increases my workload. Space will need to be considered as well, we aren't a very large office.

Lbrdsoxfan · May 25, 2022

OrchidMiss said:
True, but also increases my workload. Space will need to be considered as well, we aren't a very large office.

Eh, outside of larger water changes imho its negligible. Both are 4 ft tanks

. Always go bigger, even more so when its not your money!

shakacuz · May 25, 2022

OrchidMiss said:
I didn't do it, yet. I'm still thinking about it.
I have a lot going on right now haha... and I might be able to talk the good Doc I work for to buy a larger tank for work!
We spoke briefly yesterday, and he said sure, work some things up for me and let me know.
Sooooo..... I'm researching NEW tanks!!! I'm thinking a 75g or possibly up to 120. I don't know just yet! Depends on his budget lol

90 > 75. if i had the ability to find a good used 90g around me i would've jumped on that rather than the 75 i have now(still in the process of upgrading). if you're considering a bigger tank just start off with a 90-120. the difference from the 75 and 90 is height, unless you get one of the "name brand" tanks like IM, RS, CADE, etc..

Mhamilton0911 · May 25, 2022

OrchidMiss said:
I didn't do it, yet. I'm still thinking about it.
I have a lot going on right now haha... and I might be able to talk the good Doc I work for to buy a larger tank for work!
We spoke briefly yesterday, and he said sure, work some things up for me and let me know.
Sooooo..... I'm researching NEW tanks!!! I'm thinking a 75g or possibly up to 120. I don't know just yet! Depends on his budget lol

In view of patients?? I would think that a tank that your patients can gaze at would offer peaceful moments and give them something positive to think about, ask questions about and generally de-stress. I totally think it's a great idea! A tank large enough that you can add fish big enough to see from a ways away incase it can't be right by the infusion chairs.

OrchidMiss · May 25, 2022

Mhamilton0911 said:
In view of patients?? I would think that a tank that your patients can gaze at would offer peaceful moments and give them something positive to think about, ask questions about and generally de-stress. I totally think it's a great idea! A tank large enough that you can add fish big enough to see from a ways away incase it can't be right by the infusion chairs.

I currently have a little IM Nuvo 10g in our infusion room that I donated to the office.
Patients love it!! Their only complaint is that it's so little.

Mhamilton0911 · May 25, 2022

OrchidMiss said:
I currently have a little IM Nuvo 10g in our infusion room that I donated to the office.
Patients love it!! Their only complaint is that it's so little.

You're an angel. <3

polyppal · May 25, 2022

OrchidMiss said:

OrchidMiss · May 25, 2022

Mhamilton0911 said:
You're an angel. <3

Nah, I just love my job and love my patients more!
And getting to bring my passion and hobby to work?!!? Heck yes!!

The Farmer · May 25, 2022

Always remember when one door closes a better one opens up!

The Farmer · May 25, 2022

OrchidMiss said:
I didn't do it, yet. I'm still thinking about it.
I have a lot going on right now haha... and I might be able to talk the good Doc I work for to buy a larger tank for work!
We spoke briefly yesterday, and he said sure, work some things up for me and let me know.
Sooooo..... I'm researching NEW tanks!!! I'm thinking a 75g or possibly up to 120. I don't know just yet! Depends on his budget lol

Sounds like you might be moving your 110 to the office. And your looking for your own personal upgrade am I right am I right?!? lol