Best Tank Size for Arowanas, (SILVERS)

[ArowanaCichlid]

This is a friggin newb question, but I dont care, lol

I am in need of assistance on this matter

What is the best tank size for a silver aro

And please dont tell me bigger is better

Because I am well aware of that statement lol

ANY input would be appreciated

And yes I am

LOL, LADIES AND GENTLEMEN START YOUR FLAMETHROWERS

 

[Crustman]

I have heard between 200-240. This tank will have a large footprint. My wife already dislikes my 120; what about a 220?

 

[messiner]

180 and up

 

[redtailfool]

you dont want to hear bigger is better? But that is the answer for the best tank size for a silver arowana .

 

[ospy]

I am definetly going to say 180. Two reasons. It is big enough for the fish for a long time. And if in a couple of years you decide you want to give him more room, you won't be in a rush. 180 gallons will do well into his adult hood. But, unlike mamals fish continue to grow after reaching adulthood, but at a much slower rate.

 

[DeLgAdO]

you dont want to hear bigger is better? But that is the answer for the best tank size for a silver arowana .

he doesnt want hear it because he's already heard it a billion times!

a 270 (6Lx3Wx2H) is an excellent size.

 

[Boydo]

6'L x 2.5'W x 2'D which is about 220 gallon would be minimum.

 

[ospy]

Boydo, your in the ball park. I know you have one of the most impressive tanks I've seen. I know its large, but how many fish do you have in there??? The question on this thread was the min. to house a single silver.

 

[ethnics]

anything over 6ft long, and 2 or 2.5ft wide. height aint as important but bigger is better.

 

[killerlexus]

u can keep him in a 75 gallon for a while.