I'm a little confused. .

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So as most of you know, I'm building a 7x3x2 (LxWxH)240g tank... the middle and bottom will be pretty full but the top empty. I've become pretty much obsessed with black aros and some people say I could keep one in this tank.. others disagree. What are your opinions?

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Why not an Asian aro? I don't know if there legal in London tho
 
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you could get a black aro and it will be fine for a very long time but at some point you should up grade, if you have the chance why not get an asian aro?
 
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Your black Aro would be better off than most.

I doubt it would surpass 36", I would have no issues with any kind of aro in a 36" wide tank.

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Well I told you a while back to get three black aros. Same thing is going to apply though, once the aro gets to be 30" long you may find your tank a little short. That'll be a few years down the road, when that time comes you can then decide to get rid of the aro or upgrade, or maybe you'll just decide to leave as is.
 
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Bderick67 said:
Well I told you a while back to get three black aros. Same thing is going to apply though, once the aro gets to be 30" long you may find your tank a little short. That'll be a few years down the road, when that time comes you can then decide to get rid of the aro or upgrade, or maybe you'll just decide to leave as is.
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^this man knows what he is talking about!
 
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monsterfishdude said:
Why not an Asian aro? I don't know if there legal in London tho
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Thelatinofishlover said:
you could get a black aro and it will be fine for a very long time but at some point you should up grade, if you have the chance why not get an asian aro?
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Owens said:
Your black Aro would be better off than most.

I doubt it would surpass 36", I would have no issues with any kind of aro in a 36" wide tank.

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Bderick67 said:
Well I told you a while back to get three black aros. Same thing is going to apply though, once the aro gets to be 30" long you may find your tank a little short. That'll be a few years down the road, when that time comes you can then decide to get rid of the aro or upgrade, or maybe you'll just decide to leave as is.
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Thelatinofishlover said:
^this man knows what he is talking about!
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honestly, call me crazy but I really like the appearance of black aros. As for the aspect of 3 blacks.. that sounds freaking awesome :D. thanks guys. I remember what you said bderick but I think I just needed some reconfirmation. As for the necessary upgrade in a couple years. How big would you say? I'll have to upgrade anyway as I'll have an Achara Catfish

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You're not crazy, asian aros are legal here too but I'll take a black any day!! Their serpentine swimming motion is what attracted me to arowana as a young school kid standing hypnotised in front of a tank at the LFS watching this crazy looking fish that was apparently going to grow to a metre long...

I agree with Brian completely, your 7x3' footprint is probably far better than most arowana get and you'll be able to happily keep a black [or asian] happily in there for many years. As for the upgrade, it really depends on your other fish. The 3' width will probably be adequate for life for a black, though 4' would be better. 8' length might be a little short in the long run and 10' would certainly be better if you're going big.
 
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David R said:
You're not crazy, asian aros are legal here too but I'll take a black any day!! Their serpentine swimming motion is what attracted me to arowana as a young school kid standing hypnotised in front of a tank at the LFS watching this crazy looking fish that was apparently going to grow to a metre long...

I agree with Brian completely, your 7x3' footprint is probably far better than most arowana get and you'll be able to happily keep a black [or asian] happily in there for many years. As for the upgrade, it really depends on your other fish. The 3' width will probably be adequate for life for a black, though 4' would be better. 8' length might be a little short in the long run and 10' would certainly be better if you're going big.
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ahh that's great. glad someone agrees with me. Honestly, my next tank will probably be 12x5x3 or 10x4x3

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