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SePPii · Jan 22, 2013

How long could I house one in a standard 220? 72x24x30. I ask because my LFS is getting one in tomorrow @ 1" and I know for a fact other than a local car dealer ship( salt water) and and a local library( african cichlids) I have the biggest or one of the biggest tanks in our area. So basically I don't want to see this thing going to some kid that thinks its cool looking and stuffing it in a 55... How long could I get away with it?

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SePPii · Jan 22, 2013

Anyone w/ experience?

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Naos1984 · Jan 23, 2013

No experience. I just read that their growth rates are just a tad slower than RTC so you have very little time.

duke33 · Jan 23, 2013

What do you do with it when it does outgrow the tank??

monsterkeeper87 · Jan 23, 2013

SePPii said:
Anyone w/ experience?

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They grow very fast, almost as fast as an RTC normally, they tend to slow a little after they reach 1.5-2 foot but you still wouldn't have massive amounts of time before you need to upgrade.

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aldiaz33 · Jan 23, 2013

In my opinion, it sounds like you are attempting to rationalize buying a fish you know you shouldn't.

Do you still have those cichlids in your avatar? The Cat will eventually make them lunch...are you ok with that?

If said fish store brings in a couple Arapaima, Pacu, Gator Gars and Bumblebee Groupers are you going to rescue them as well?

But to answer your question, I would say 1.5 years to 2 years tops.

Redtail Monster · Jan 23, 2013

For when he gets a bit too big for the 220g, a VERY cheap alternative to a outdoor pond or say an actually 1000-2000+gallon tank, would be an Intex Pool. That is if you have the room to put one in your house somewhere. I am lucky enough to have an extra, ground-level room large enough and unused that I will be putting a 10'x30" intex to house my RTC once he outgrows my 180g.

10' Pool: Under $200.

duke33 · Jan 23, 2013

^^ That's an option the wife won't let me share with the grandkids...lol

Redtail Monster · Jan 23, 2013

duke33 said:
^^ That's an option the wife won't let me share with the grandkids...lol

Thats too bad! I can't wait to get that project started!!!!! Still got a few months tho, my RTC is still around 11-12". Wont be long...

mr.bigglesworth · Jan 23, 2013

Id say 1 year to 1.5 years


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