Danyal;1393781; said:
Why? Can you explain scientifically why a small tank would stunt growth?
I can tell you why dissolved organic solids, hormones, etc, would stunt growth. But small tank size? Nope.
do you think fish growth is reduced by tank size
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Why? Can you explain scientifically why a small tank would stunt growth?
I can tell you why dissolved organic solids, hormones, etc, would stunt growth. But small tank size? Nope.
The point is, the size of living space does not determine size. Now the amount of living space may affect other things that impact size, but room alone does not. If a tank is too small or filtration inadequate then poor water quality could impact growth. Im no fish psychologist but if a fish is stressed out it can affect its apetite and growth. A small tank could stress the fish to that end, but then again so could a lack of hiding places in a large tank.
I think people are getting heated up over this because they are trying to attribute one single factor. Like most things its the synergetic impact of many factors.
I think people are getting heated up over this because they are trying to attribute one single factor. Like most things its the synergetic impact of many factors.
Yes.....and No. What affects our growth? or our other animals? Diet? Genetics? Overall health? Hormones? Toxins? Yes, this all applies to you or your dog or your fish.fishguts;1393883; said:
If you look at it evolutionarily, humans ARE fish.
Either way, I believe the point of this discussion is whether tank size in itself is a factor in limiting growth. It is not. However, it does affect filtration and water quality. A large tank is more prone to stable, clean conditions. However, sometimes I prefer 10g tanks over 20g tanks, when they are too far from my python. I would rather carry a 5g bucket 2x to preform a 75% water change, than 4x to do the same in a 20g.
Either way, I believe the point of this discussion is whether tank size in itself is a factor in limiting growth. It is not. However, it does affect filtration and water quality. A large tank is more prone to stable, clean conditions. However, sometimes I prefer 10g tanks over 20g tanks, when they are too far from my python. I would rather carry a 5g bucket 2x to preform a 75% water change, than 4x to do the same in a 20g.
You can't argue with that logic haha.
However, again, this is assuming everything else is ideal. The physical constraints of glass and water will not affect growth. It is the quality of this water, and the amount fed. Obviously, smaller volume leads to quicker accumulation of waste. This is why smaller tanks are not recommended, they require much more cleaning to keep at an acceptable level.
However, again, this is assuming everything else is ideal. The physical constraints of glass and water will not affect growth. It is the quality of this water, and the amount fed. Obviously, smaller volume leads to quicker accumulation of waste. This is why smaller tanks are not recommended, they require much more cleaning to keep at an acceptable level.
