Fish Tank Showdown! 40 Gallon Breeder vs 33 Gallon Long Aquarium: Two Great Tanks!
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- Опубліковано 27 бер 2020
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In this video we compare two very cool fish tank sizes - the 40 gallon breeder vs the 33 gallon long fish tank.
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The 33 long says "sophistication".
I wish the the 33 Long and 40 long were the common ones over a 55. Haha.
Me too!
I have a 33 gallon long with a 48" Current Orbit LED light bar, Fluval canister filter and some powerheads. Stunning and super clean looking. With that said, I love them both.
Another excellent video! I love how you keep spreading the knowledge about the surface area of a tank vs volume.
Thank you!
I think for most situations I’d still take the 40 breeder because I think that size is a bit more versatile, BUT, the 33 long is so visually interesting. I’d definitely pick. 33 long over a standard 55 any day. I don’t think you can really go wrong with either lol
33 easier to stack than 55 but with same surface area
Your channel always provides very useful and informative comparisons. Thanks.
Thank you!
Thanks for the video, & all the info on tank sizing.
I just ordered a 40 breeder for my 2nd tank. Excited to take my time and set it up. The deeper depth is what sold me on the 40. Nice video, good information.
Have fun with it!
I have had 40-gallon breeder tanks and they are awesome. But personally I'm really digging that 33 long. It has a really nice look to it and viewing it from above would be really cool too. I like the way you have it set up! Really appreciate how you covered all the pros and cons!
Thank you!
Thank you for this video. I wasn't aware of the 33L before and now it's on my wishlist. Unfortunately they're not available at where I live :( I love the 40B it's so versatile, I also like the 30B as well.
Nice job covering all aspects as usual....
Prime Time Aquatics - my aqua-oracle.
Love my 40 breeders. Never owned 33 longs but love the way they look. Very nice video.
Can't go wrong with either. :-)
Thanks! This video came right on time. I can put my paired off turquoise Severums in a 40 gallon breeder! Yay! I always enjoy listening to you and learn so much! Thank you!
Very cool! That will work well for a pair. :-)
What kinds of fish do you keep in there?
I prefer the 40 breeder, have always liked the footprint of it. I like the 18" front to back depth, gives you plenty of room for aquascaping, then tings don't look so close together in that dimension
I love the look of a 33 long with a bunch of small fish schooling around in it. But with limited room I'd go with the 40 breeder and it's just more versatile overall. I've been trying to decide what my next tank will be (don't tell my wife). Haha!! Nice vid.
Can't go wrong with either tank!
33g is the best I have for my Shell Dwellers (Neolamprologus Multifasciatus). You are right about the availability and lower pricing for covers and stands.
Great info for when I upgrade!
Two of my favs!!! add the 75 for a three ring show down!
Thanks for this
Love both of those sizes
7:30 the little shrimp on the grass are so cute. I wish my water would allow me to keep them.
Great info! Love seeing your beautiful fish. I'm still learning so I appreciate that you added the name of the fish. I have a 40 breeder but would like to get a 33L gallon in the future.
Thanks for watching!
Great video Professor,as always full of good useable info. I have only gotten into planted tanks since 2017 after I got home from hospital. The only problems I have had is with mosses and floaters. On a bright note just the other day I saw some of my Anubias is flowering.
Flowering Anubias is a cool thing, but it always reminds me of Invasion of the Body Snatchers! :-)
40 breeder, I have one planted with a community setup and love the size and the stocking capacity that the 40 Breeder gives
Another great video 🤘
Thank you!
I can't believe I'm just watching this video now....... anyway Jason you got great taste in tanks. I love 33 l, 40 breeders, and 50 gal lowboys. It was great meeting you and your wife at Aquashella. You 2 keep up the great work.
Great meeting you too! All are great tanks. 😀
I like the look of a 4ft tank. I have 40 longs in my fishroom and love them.
Those are cool too!
I never heard of the 33 long until your latest video about the thousands of fish you got. I looked it up and saw this video.
I don't have space for this, but I really like the look because of the low profile. The only thing that won't be good is that I like the 3-4"of substrate. That makes the tank even shorter.
I like both tanks. However if I was given the option of only one of them I would choose the 33L. Most fish defend there territory in a radius, a 40B allows for less territory since the footprint is more square. A 33L being the same foot print as a 55 has accessories that are easier to find and interchangeable with other tanks. Great comparison. I think both tanks have their place and both have benefits. Keep up the great work.
Good points!
I'm in the middle of this debate for a small area of expansion for Tanganyikans. Perfect timing! Thanks for the well-thought-out comparison. I think I have my answer....33L
I think you need to start triple stacking them too! :-)
Man I love my 33gal has my similis shell dwellers in it and it’s amazing :)
Very cool!
good info
I have 2 33 gallons and love them
I just love the surface space of the 40 breeder my Multis are so happy with all the space, I could probably move them into a 30 breeder since they don't really need the height.
Oh yes! A great video! I came from a 40 breeder to a 33 long and I dont regret it. For the fish I keep, which is mostly smaller schooling fish like neon tetras, a 33 long is more than suitable.
Ya, probably a better setup for them.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics I was lucky enough to find a 33 long in stock regularly at my LFS made by a company called Seapora for only 100 dollars. About the same price or sometimes even cheaper than a 55 would be. Not too bad. 40 longs are nice sized tanks too but generally ridicously expensive like the one my LFS had for 150 dollars. Yikes.
Love the 33 long I have one
Feel blissed! Got my 33L today😘
Very nice!
I have a 55 and an acrylic 40 breeder. Not exactly the comparison you're making here, but of those two, I think I like the breeder better. I like the added depth more than the added width.
The 33 gallon looks more Classy..! And is awesome for planted aquascapes and Hillstream biotopes.
Excellent comparison, along with helpful species info. I have a 40 gallon breeder in which I house 2 large fatty boy fancy goldfish. For goldfish, I prefer a tank with a larger footprint rather than height. When I upgrade for these boys, it will be a 180 gallon because the height and depth are manageable for me for maintenance and they will get more length to swim in. Then the 40 breeder will become a grow out tank for about another year or year and a half for my two youngling Ryukin females. What will I do with the two Ryukins when they outgrow the 40 breeder, well we will see. Most likely I'll hunt down another 180. My other tanks are smaller, but I do want to upgrade my biotope tank to a larger size, so most likely the 40 breeder will be those inhabitants' new home. It's fun to plan for the future. Than you for your awesome videos! Stay safe and heathy!
Sounds like a fun plan!
I love 40 gallon breeder but I don't mind a 30 gallon long tank either....I have a 40 breeder now and its awesome..
i personally prefer the 33 long just because its shorter and easier to clean but the 40 breeder is also great!
Those Red gold severums look great. Longer tank is better.
I have had a 30 gal long for many years, and it works well for me.
What do you keep in it?
@@steve-yf6xu Mostly Tetras, with some Cory Catfish, and some algae eaters.
It really comes down to perspective in landscaping. A 33L can better capture the feeling of a river or section of an underwater landscape. When you want to show the territorial behavior of your group and have a 'slice of life', the 33L is the pick. 'Course the fish can't be too large or tall, or they will appear confined in the space. White Clouds up through small cichlids, yes. Anything larger, no.
The 40 will give you a 'close' or 'portrait' perspective of a 'section' of an underwater environment. Something like a section of mbuna rock work or small cove with a couple of featured inhabitants. For a comparatively inactive swimmer like Discus needing height for security would be ideal in a 40. A simple plant or branch arrangement yielding front-to-back depth where the fish can recede from the front glass is the ideal use for that extra 6". Or something like a community a Platies where a dark forested area could hide babies..
But each choice can become limiting when it comes time to change stock in the tank. Think of how great a tank that is harder to find would be: 72" X 18" X 12" - a 65 gallon that you could really artistically stretch out with. In Jason's priorities, two 6' tanks on the wall instead of 3 shallow 4 footers. Many, many more choices available in something approaching life size perspective.
Yes!! I would love that size! I really wish manufacturers would start doing stuff like that. The stands, lights and lids would all fit just fine.
You smart
which one is better for 4 comets goldfish ?? 40 breeder or 33 long ???
I cant find a 40 long up in ontario 🇨🇦 Canada but i can find a 33 long i still have to order it , but will only taje a week . Than you for a great video has helped me decide 33 longb,
im obsessed with this channel, (ps awesome beard!). im the guy who almost killed my poor guppies with ammonia. ive been watching all these videos just learning, i just bought some guppy grass and duckweed/frogsbit. after adding the beneficial bacteria the other day i can already see it forming on my wood piece i have in there. i cant wait to have little fry, now im just curious if i should order fry cage or if guppy grass should be adequate? im using a 40 tall right now. obviously these are for future plans as my tank is still cycling!
Thank you! If the guppy grass grows in I have never felt the need for a breeder box. They usually populate the tank in no time!
Hi used to have a tank 36” long x17” high x12” wide want to buy another tank but don’t know how many gallons it is can you please let me know thanks
Jason I have a 33 long with pictus cats , vampire pleco and a school of Congo tetra, and they tank seems perfect for those fish, most importantly my water changes and very easy , being tank is so short.but I will definitely stay with the 33 long
Ya, that 4ft length gives them of space to swim!
I like the 33 long tank 👍
I have a 50 gal breeder and a 30 gal breeder tank, both are 3ft tank same footprint as a 40 breeder ther difference is the hight.
I keep a breeding group of 12 cory panda in the 30 and I can't think of a better tank to keep them. Very easy to manage and clean and provide just the right amount of space for the fish.
I work at a LFS, and our largest tanks are the 33 gallon long size. The center brace is a royal pain when doing maintenance or catching fish. I have not set up my 40 gallon breeder yet, so I don’t have experience working with one.
You know, that is a good point about the center brace.
I've been trying to decide but 40 is where my heart it with 2 filters and 2 heaters
Do please a vid : best cichlids for 33gallon long
I have been thinking about doing a biotope-style 33long with some Rummy-nose and Cardinal Tetras. I love my Red Eye Tetras and have been wanting to do a tank just of them, but not sure if a 33 long is a suitable size for a larger tetra?
I think it is :-)
Petco 40 breeder is $55 after tax. We run 24 in our little fish room (only 1 fish room currently its just little) and we love the 40 breeders, we also have 30 long`s divided in to 3 sections (Walmart Mars systems) and they are great also. Some are not divided yet (but will be). Both great tanks for a simple fish room and easy to 3 stack a 40 and 4 stack a 30 long if you are running sponge filters. Looking back if we had the room I would have either got off the floor higher and done 3 stacked on each or 2 for 40`s and 3 for 30 longs.
Great video it really explains it well to the average person and had this been out I may have better planned out our first fish room. lol
Good points. I am a big fan of not putting tanks really close to the floor - I tend not to look at them and they are harder to clean. I'm also a big proponent of having lots of working room in the tanks. My original stands all ensured 12" of room, but some of my later builds have less and I regret that.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Yea everyone reading this should take it honesty and advice from 2 fish keepers.
I agree 100% I can admit myself we have 2 Breeding Prs of Angels on a bottom row. 1 we feel bad about they are social and the other hate everyone so they tend to be happier same with a couple Blood Parrots. We have Red Jewels and a peacock tank at bottom level also. They got moved to the top and blossomed in to social fish (over time), We have a Koi and some Gold fish in a bottom tank also right now. The Koi was a rescue and the gold fish started as feeders and turned in to pets.
Bottom row (near the floor) tanks tend to get forgotten. I discovered Snails in a tank last night. Karisa (this is Neal) was given some snails by another breeder and she did not know where to put them, she saw an open tank and dropped them in. These poor guys have been in there a few days not being fed. because Karisa is just under 5Ft tall I tried to keep the top row a little lower. We got used to the smaller working area between tanks but that bottom row gets neglected a lot. It also runs cooler (much cooler).
Anyone reading this please take the time to make a single rack to test when starting a fish room. test run that layout for a week or 2. Go in daily, spend time finding your personal issues with the top and bottom tanks. Do you need to be higher on the bottom? Do you need a step ladder for the top tank for daily stuff like feeding? The time and expense wasted on a temporary stand will be worth its weight in TP (Gold again in the future).
another advantage of the 33 is the cost of water considering the area of the tank is almost the same as a 40breeder. I breed crystal red shrimp and where i live my tap water is very hard and my ph is 8. I have to use reverse osmosis water to lower the ph/kh and tds. the extra 7 gallon difference is well worth it to me in regards of cost/time of making RO water and extra time spend remixing to bring the water parameters required to keep my shrimp alive. it may sound like the extra 7 gallons it's not that big a difference but its HUGE!!!!
Thank you for the video. I have a 125 gallon and looking for a second tank I think maybe 33 for for African cichlids.
My Rusty cichlids have worked out well in a 33 long.
I dislike the 55 because of the 12 inches fro t to back so I am pretty sure I would not like the 30 long. It really does depend on how and where you want to place them. And the 40b is my favorite tank. I feel it has big tank dimensions in a small tank footprint. Love your channel.
Thank you!
Great info as always, thank you! Is that N. gracilis in the 33 long?
No, I have leleupi, transcriptus, callipterus, and paracyprichromis. I'm blanking on the brichardi-looking one right now. Haha
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you. I thought the brichardi-looking one is gracilis, but according to my brief research, it should be N. marunguensis. That fish looks way bigger than gracilis' max. TL of 3.5 in, which is basicly the only information about this fish that is consistent on the internet. Although gracilis juveniles in Tanganyika-specialized shop (imported - no breeder in my area) are absolutely gorgeous, I am afraid I couldn't provide tank bigger than 20G if they grow this huge. I am truly hungry to get as much info as I can haha
As I get more and more into this hobby, I've realized I love long, shallow, wide tanks. Something about all that room for viewing and I know the fish love it too. I'm cycling a 33 long right now.
Me too! :-)
Curious what you think of a 29 gallon vs 37/40 gallon tanks? Do extra 8-10 extra gallons make a big difference? Note, I'm pretty much a beginner when it comes to fish keeping.
Good question. The 40 breeder is one of my favorite tanks, but stands and lids are a little harder to find. The 37 is kind of a pain because it’s so tall. I would get the 29 gallon over the 37. Have fun!
I have a 40B with 5 black skirt tetras and a gold gourami. The only med. size tank I like better is my 75 with my Oscar.
I didn’t know they made a 33 long until I started doing some research a few days ago. Luck of the draw Jason you put out a video! Awesome comparisons. Now I just have to figure out where I can find a 33 long tank. Any suggestions? Are they made by aqueon?
Aqueon makes one, but also if you can find them in your area, I highly recommend a brand called Seapora. Great quality build to their tanks and they use black silicone which looks awesome.
I have to use 2 lights on my 33 because it just looks gloomy with one light, but then the algae comes and makes the whole tank look awful! The 33 gallon was my "dream tank" because the length long and the height not too tall, but now that I have it, I don't know. Probably because I used black sand which I am not a fan of anymore.
I can see this hobby is going to start to cost a lot of money, as I would like to experiment with all these different sizes of tank. Great video though 🤓
That happens to a lot of us. :-)
The first tank is always the most expensive.
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(Per gallon, anyway)
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I want the 33 long and can’t find it anywhere. I had the 40 breeder and loved it, but something draws me in to the 33. I even like the 30 breeder but that’s even harder to find.
same found a used one for 400..
40 breeder just because I already have a 4 foot tank other wise it would be to hard to decide I would end up with both.
What kind of stones do you have in the tank at 5:09 ? I'm actually looking into a tank for a mud turtle and I read 40gal tank is best, but wanted to see what a "breeder tank"is and muds are not much "divers" (so I read) so maybe this will work? Ty
That is flagstone that we get at a landscaping place for like 20 cents/pound. Good stuff!
What plants were in the Guianacara tank?
Mostly jungle val and a few crypts.
Hi, thank you for the great content.....
Can we use PVC pipe joint for keeping Pothos in aquarium...the joint will be submerged in water....can it be harmful for fishes?
I'm not sure, but I always use aquarium silicone for anything that goes into the tank. GE silicone can be used provided it doesn't have any additives (there are multiple types).
40gal is my favorite
This is a great video. I am now on the hunt to find which brand 33 L tank is best.... Any one have video review options?
Aqueon makes one. Marineland doesnt. Another brand which is far better than Aqueon IMO that makes them is Seapora/Aquarium Masters. Check my vids of it
I like the 33 long better, and finally decided to retire mine after approximately 25 years for fear of age-related, catastrophic failure. And now I can't find one to buy ANYWHERE. I guess that makes the 40 gallon breeder the winner of this showdown by default.
I want to get a 40 breeder setup
40 Gal. Breeder is much easier to come by in my area and I like the wider food print.
Like you mentioned Jason cost for the 33L is higher than the 40B (which I have a few of). If cost wasn’t a factor I like the versatility of the 33L.
I was lucky in that I picked up the 33 longs at the Aquatic Experience from a vendor who didn't want to ship them back after the show.
I really wanted to try a 33L after watching this video, but I called Aqueon today and they have discontinued this size. 😭
I just bought a topfin 40 breeder and CAN NOT find a lid anywhere. I’m debating on returning it because I need a lid
We use polycarbonate for our lids. ua-cam.com/video/kKEritI3V_0/v-deo.html
So, Jason, would it be safe to say that your favorite overall tank size is a tie between the 40B and 33 long? Would you also have more 33 longs if they were cheaper/easier to come by like the 40B?
I love them both, but I'd still have a mix because I also really like the depth of the 40B.
I have Guppies therefore I like the 33 long. Don’t need the depth, want more length for swimming
I finally have both of these tanks my 40 breeder houses my male king blue marble betta a bristlenose pleco snails kuhlis and neon tetras im starting to set up my 33 today just found an amazing piece of wood to go in getting some planted substrate soon and then I'm adding half the crypts from my other tank (have about 30 in there might break up and separate each piece) and ill add my dwarf sag and val since they are being over shadowed by other faster grown plants i have in my 40.
Goodluck with everything!
What are your thoughts on the 30-breeder? ..... I really like the idea of a 33-long or 40-long for active schooling fish like Giant Danios or Barbs.
I like them too. I believe they are the same length and width as a 40B, but shorter. I tend to like shorter tanks.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics - Yes ... It might work well for triple stacking.
I have a 60g frag waiting
I'd love to know where did you find the 33g long?
I got them all from a vendor at Aquatic Experience a few years ago. MOst LFS can order them though.
I have been hunting a 30-33 gallon long fish tanks. I haven't found any yet.
If you have a local fish store they can usually order them.
I noticed in this video you said you had videos for stocking ideas for the 33 long. I cannot seem to find them. Would definitely be interested in watching it as I just got 2 33 longs for free. Mwahahahahaha.
The 55 gallon stocking ideas would work for this tank too!
40 breeder gets my vote👍🏻
Thinking about setting up an angelfish exclusive tank: what size do you feel would be best?
So for them I actually do like something like a 55 gallon or larger/taller. They can get pretty tall - the one I have in my 150 gallon is probably a solid 8" from top to bottom including fins (maybe more).
Thank you!
I would take the 33 long, due to its lower water weight.
Is it safe to use tempered glass with 8mm thick for 40 gallons?
You know, I’m not sure. I haven’t built a tank. I know tempered glass can be an issue if someone ever wants to drill the tank for an overflow.
sir, I really want to have a tidal 55 but unfortunately, I can't find even 1 here in the PH even in Amazon, can you help me? tnx
I'm not really sure, besides trying to find it on the internet?
Do to a bad situation I stepped away from the hobby. I had 75 and a 29(My 1st tank). Also had 50. Basically if I remember correctly is a 4" version of a 40 as to H and W. I sold it when I got the 75. The 50 is an ideal tank or the 40 even 33. Since I am thinking about getting back in. But I can't find any of them anymore. There's something about these dimensions that are so perfect for me. Easy to maintain and to get initially started .
The 40 breeders are usually easier to find, but the 33 and 40 longs can be tough.
What would be better for dwarf cichlids like apistogramma, rams, or kribensis? Planning my next tank for one of the species.
I think both are great choices. Just depends on what tank you prefer and the cost associated with the setup.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Ok, will go with the 40b because of the extra width and opportunities for a greater scape. Also because I just found out that the allocated location won't fit a 48 inch long tank😢.
Love the info!! Haven’t seen the 33 long.
Thank you!
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Hey Jason can you do a comparison between a 37gal and a 38gal. I know the dimensions are different but i’d like to get your imput.
I'll add it to the list!
Prime Time Aquatics awesome! Looking forward to it.