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g8ors
03-31-2006, 12:05 AM
A lfs has baby silver aro's for 16 bucks. (One still has sack). First is this a good price? What would be a good size tank to start one in, would 55 be all right for a year, until I can get bigger tank. thanks in advance, new fish owner.
Gr8KarmaSF
03-31-2006, 12:10 AM
if it still has its sack DONT GET IT! its risky! but $16 is a good deal....
Eric L
03-31-2006, 12:11 AM
I got mine for $25 and it was about 5in
g8ors
03-31-2006, 12:20 AM
Only one still had sack
dimfer
03-31-2006, 12:23 AM
too much risk, but, if you know what to do, might be worth a try. how many of us here can claim - I took care of this aro since he was so small he still his sac when I got him..not very many
DeLgAdO
03-31-2006, 12:31 AM
A lfs has baby silver aro's for 16 bucks. (One still has sack). First is this a good price? What would be a good size tank to start one in, would 55 be all right for a year, until I can get bigger tank. thanks in advance, new fish owner.
why dont you just save for the bigger tank THEN get the fish? :confused:
kody1192
03-31-2006, 12:51 AM
No you can't keep a silver in a 55 for a year. And for a full grown sliver aro you need a very large tank like 300 gallons
JardiniBoy
03-31-2006, 12:53 AM
would 55 be all right for a year
Aros average about an inch per month ... which makes your little guy way too big for a 55 in a year. It should be fine for a few months though...
If you were to buy one, I would suggest starting to make plans for his final home as soon as you bought him. That way the new tank would be set up, cycled and ready by the time he's big enough.
Hope it helps!
JB
Gr8KarmaSF
03-31-2006, 12:57 AM
Another silver will cross your path, they are not rare so theres nothing wrong with taking your time and waiting.
there are MANY other fish you could happily house in a 55g.
If you have the money for a new tank then go ahead. If you don't, then things will happen to delay the new tank and your fish will suffer.
fishnthings
03-31-2006, 1:23 AM
I got mine for $25 and it was about 5in
thats a 1 out of 100 find
16 dollars=good deal ;)
zennzzo
03-31-2006, 2:38 AM
Go for a []V[]onster tank then do the import deal available here on this site and get 50 aro @ 3.20 ea...keep the bad assed one(s) and sell the rest to your friends... :thumbsup:
MrHarris
03-31-2006, 3:42 AM
Sometimes I see 12-14" silvers go for $30 each. Baby's 3-5" for $15. Tong's Tropical Fish, but not sure what kind of deals they got now.
rallysman
03-31-2006, 6:58 AM
What part of Indiana are you from? Thats about an average price. I wouldnt pay any more for one. (unless its was really big already:))
dtgshark
03-31-2006, 7:05 AM
initially 55 gals will work for about 5 months, then you will need a much bigger tank like 180 gals. But it would be great if you can grow a baby aro with its sac still on into an adult. good luck.
sam_cj
03-31-2006, 10:05 AM
A lfs has baby silver aro's for 16 bucks. (One still has sack). First is this a good price? What would be a good size tank to start one in, would 55 be all right for a year, until I can get bigger tank. thanks in advance, new fish owner.
too risky to buy an aro that small considering this will be your first. as other may have suggested, get a bigger tank atleast 350gals if you really intend to keep a silver as they grow very big. ;)
silveraro
03-31-2006, 10:19 AM
I'm going to say that a small aro of that size will be ok in a 55 for about
8 - 10 months. Just make sure you have your other tank ready by then.
What part of Indiana are you from? Thats about an average price. I wouldnt pay any more for one. (unless its was really big already:))
Terre haute area. At the store they also have one that is about 24" or more for $99, it has been there awhile, and the tank looks to be about 150. I think I am going to hold off on the silver aro for a little while until I am sure to have bigger tank. thanks for all the opinions.
rallysman
04-01-2006, 1:43 AM
Terre haute area. At the store they also have one that is about 24" or more for $99, it has been there awhile, and the tank looks to be about 150. I think I am going to hold off on the silver aro for a little while until I am sure to have bigger tank. thanks for all the opinions.
If you make it to indy or north let me know. I'll take you to some very nice fish stores. and 24" at 100 bucks is a pretty good deal. Get a big tank and RESCUE that badboy!! lol
REDTAILMAN
04-02-2006, 5:29 PM
Never had success buying an aro with a sack