Why Does a 75 Gallon Fish Tank Make a Great Aquarium?
May 8th, 2007 Subscribe To Our Feed
I was only 10 years old when I saw the first aquarium in my teacher’s classroom. I was so mesmerized by its beauty that I had made my mind up then and there that I would also have one as beautiful some day. My parents were both very frugal and I was not sure that my request would be considered favorably. And it was not – my dad refused and my mum shrugged her shoulders saying that she would be too busy to take care of fish. And that was that.
Twenty years later, my 4-year-old daughter asked me for a fish, following a trip in the pet shop, and revived my wish to have an aquarium. It so happened that my husband too turned out to be a fish lover and so, we both set out to get our first aquarium. The first thing we did was to check out what types of aquariums were available on the market to find out what would suit our home best.
A 75 Gallon Fish Tank Is Just the Right Size
While searching for the right fish tank, we saw many sizes, shapes and types of aquariums. All were beautiful. While we were window-shopping we also chose what fish we would want to have in our tank. Calculating by the standard formula of one fish per one gallon of water, we decided that a 75 gallon fish tank would suit us best. Both of us love marine fish and these tend to grow quite big within a very short time and hence we wanted a large tank.
Another advantage in having a 75 gallon fish tank is that it is easier to set up and nurture its self-sufficient aqua system in this size than any other size — a smaller tank and you would have to keep cleaning; larger and it will be difficult to keep track of all the things that will be required by the ecosystem. Hence, the 75 gallon fish tank was decided as the right choice for our home.
Once we decided on the size and on the fish, we went home to find out where to install it. First we wanted to install it in the drawing room where it would be an attraction for everyone who visits; but then we thought it would be too bulky for the space we have there. So, we looked at the bedroom and after a bit of consultation we decided to set it against the wall in the bedroom, above the bed. The 75 gallon fish tank would be an ideal piece of art for the bedroom and at the same time it would also act as a wonderful romantic bedroom light.
Now, we are both enjoying the most beautiful living piece of art – our 75 gallon fish tank in the bedroom, and we have only one word to describe it – WOW!
