View Full Version : How big of a tank to keep monster community?
STONEDFISH
04-02-2007, 4:12 PM
Silver Arowana, 8 polypterus, 2 Scomb Payara, Red Devil, Green Terror, Flowerhorn. I was thinking that 96x36x30 would be enough room for everyone to get along, but I have no clue. How many gallons is that anyway? Would my Red Devil kill everything no matter how much room he has?
STNDFSH:screwy:
Zoodiver
04-09-2007, 12:14 PM
That is a start, but I would personally go even bigger. Red Devils seem to be hit and miss as far as aggression towards others. I've had several do well in group set ups similar to what you are asking about.
shoefreak03
04-09-2007, 1:49 PM
96x36x30 is roughly 450g. if you can get any size tank, i would suggest 96x48x30 as you can get the most out of 4x8 3/4" sheets.
repair
04-09-2007, 4:23 PM
I found a 2200gal for $2000
A 450 gal should be finefor the fish you have in mind.
Loubard
04-09-2007, 4:35 PM
I found a 2200gal for $2000
A 450 gal should be finefor the fish you have in mind.
WHOA!! Pics please...:drool:
cichlaguapote
04-09-2007, 4:46 PM
Key imo is growing the rd/midas and fh with other tank mates but in that big of a tank you'll probably notice some chasing but no killing. You're gonna think that tank is empty though with that large and just those fish.
Some people say large mean cichlids actually go crazy in smaller tanks thats why they're so mean and act so different in larger tanks. And I kinda believe that in a way.
cichla1004
04-27-2007, 7:15 AM
Perfect example of big "mean" cichlids getting along fine in huge tanks is the manatee tank at Lowry Park Zoo here in Tampa. They have a mix of about 400 RD/ Midas with the same number of festae and oscars and I've watched that tank for almost an hour straight before and never saw a single bit of aggression. Now, bear in mind this is a 150 foot + tank. Can't even begin to guess the volume of it.
ESJBond007
08-19-2007, 9:31 PM
any pics of your tank
skylar69
08-20-2007, 1:51 PM
really id say like 240.
Onion01
08-20-2007, 1:57 PM
sounds good
Rockbass6
11-20-2007, 9:53 AM
310 would be big enough. My red devil just chases my fish doesnt or should I say hasnt killed any of my fish. I have 2 large oscars and a 7in Jag in my tank along with the red devil.
TLkmDN
11-20-2007, 11:05 AM
honestly ure tnak size that u r considering will be fine for a few years at least bro. go for it ;)