thinking of getting one

[drewgodat]

how long will one last in a 75? a silver that is

[Siemens2]

6 months or so, then you will need to go a lot larger.
Jason

[rallysman]

6 months is a good guess depending on how small it is when you get it.
I would say a year at the max (assuming it is well fed and well taken care of)

[DeLgAdO]

just save for a bigger tank

dont buy it and a say you will get a bigger tank when then time comes.

you dont even need a grow out tank if the aro is bigger than 6in

just toss it in :grinyes:

[WyldFya]

:iagree: get a bigger tank first... saves a lot of stress, and possible jump suicide time when you have to switch tanks.

[rallysman]

you dont even need a grow out tank if the aro is bigger than 6in

just toss it in :grinyes:


not always true.....I had a foot long silver that got munched.

[ewurm]

how long will one last in a 75? a silver that is

Not ideal conditions...Probably need 210.

[WyldFya]

not always true.....I had a foot long silver that got munched.

What munched it???

[WyldFya]

Go after something with a foot print of at least 72x36, but bigger the better.

[twk1]

Well... how long is your silver now? If it is around 6-7 inches, then i will probably last around 10 months. I say just use the 75 for now, then when it comes to time try to get the biggest aquarium you can to house the silver, something at least 6ft long X 2ft front to back.
By that time you can always use your 75 gal. to house other fishes or create a beautiful aquarium set up.
For me... it's always good to have an extra aquarium around!! :grinyes: :woot:

[fishnthings]

id say bigger but 6x2 is a bare minimum

[wannaarro]

So, what would be the IDEAL size tank for an aro to grow into and stay all its
years? Not the "minimal," but the BEST?? :werd:

[rallysman]

What munched it???
A bigger silver.

[rottbo]

best and minimum would be 12x4x2 but bigger is always better but this size will keep an aro happy for life