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That "article" excerpt has no scientific language...academic articles don't have things LIKE CAPS...

Stunting due to lack of food/resourcs is a natural phenomenon, here is an actual article about environmental stunting...http://ideas.repec.org/p/wop/iasawp/ir99050.html

An good example would be the variable size of Murray Cod populations in Australia, which vary considerably due to available food and environment.

I should also point out that stunted fish live far longer than fish that have been power-fed to huge sizes, which is extremely common in the monster aquarium hobby...
 
I believe that if there is internal organs growing extremely large inside of a fish there would be some signs of this externally.
Also, if you have cared to look at the photos of the fish in question you would notice no physical abnormalities and they have great personalities and colour. No signs of stress in the least.
 
I have to agree with others that your decorating makes the tank seem much large, my first thought was a 4'x2' 120 gallon. Great line of sight breaks while keeping the tank looking good. Sometimes it's hard to find a balance between what's pleasing to our eye and good for the fish. Good job.
 
Wasn't trying to make decissions for you, nor judge your fish keeping skills nor your intellegence - just make you aware of possiblities pertaining to a 6 yr old Jag who is very small. Once again I commend you for your efforts. Scientific data no 1st hand experience -Heres a 6" stunted GT I had "rescused" from Pet Smart - after 3 mo's his tail locked to the side, couldn't swim around, he stopped eating and was euthanized.

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Otherone;3709101; said:
Wasn't trying to make decissions for you, nor judge your fish keeping skills nor your intellegence - just make you aware of possiblities pertaining to a 6 yr old Jag who is very small. Once again I commend you for your efforts. Scientific data no 1st hand experience -Heres a 6" stunted GT I had "rescused" from Pet Smart - after 3 mo's his tail locked to the side, couldn't swim around, he stopped eating and was euthanized.
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Ed-that is ashame about that GT. I agree that large fish need more space.

OP-Once they get larger there will be agression problems and bio-load problems. Sometimes even doing a ton of water changes and a lot of filtration won't help.
I learned my lesson with my oscar. I had him in a 55g with 2 emperor 400 filters, and was doing water changes every other day. He still ended up w/ HITH. I bought a 72g bow front, and added a emperor 400 and a XP3. It was amazing how quickly that helped. He has healed, and I do once a week water changes now.
I gave up my 10'' texas because she was way too agressive and the only other tank I had or could afford was a 25g. I really loved that fish, but I did what I thought was best for the fish.
 
cichlidfish;3709584; said:
Ed-that is ashame about that GT. I agree that large fish need more space.

OP-Once they get larger there will be agression problems and bio-load problems. Sometimes even doing a ton of water changes and a lot of filtration won't help.
I learned my lesson with my oscar. I had him in a 55g with 2 emperor 400 filters, and was doing water changes every other day. He still ended up w/ HITH. I bought a 72g bow front, and added a emperor 400 and a XP3. It was amazing how quickly that helped. He has healed, and I do once a week water changes now.
I gave up my 10'' texas because she was way too agressive and the only other tank I had or could afford was a 25g. I really loved that fish, but I did what I thought was best for the fish.
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The GT pair and the Jag Lois pair will be separated, I posted that already..also the GT's still have a bit of growing to do before they need to be moved.
 
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