Is it worth the investment?

[deylan]

I dunno, man. My 55-gallon is a pain to clean, and the fish don't seem to care either way. Maybe I just suck at this hobby, but I kinda miss my old 20-gallon. Less hassle, y'know?

Sounds like you might need a better maintenance routine. A Python water changer makes big tanks way easier to handle. Also, your fish might not show it, but they're definitely benefiting from the extra space.

[sunny]

Thanks for all the input, everyone. I think I'll start saving up and keep an eye out for used equipment. The stability and plant growth benefits sound too good to pass up.