Future acrylic tank size

[bearcat]

When I move into a new home I planning on housing:
- RTG Arowana
- Oscar
- 3 Peacock Bass (Two Mono and one Temensis)
- 2 Black Diamond Stingrays
- Datnoid Pulcher
- Clown Knife
- 4 Wide Bar Dollars
- Golden Dorado

atleast this is my dream setup, what tank size is a minimum ?

 

[Backfromthedead]

As large as possible. Like seriously. Consider all of your limiting factors like floor space, energy usage, water usage, maintenance routine...and get the largest possible setup for these fish. Welcome to MFK.

 

[aquaticeye]

As large as possible is correct. I got my 1000G and then wished I had gotten a 2000G instead

If we're talking minimum, I think 600G, but that's minimum

 

[MultipleTankSyndrome]

Consider all of your limiting factors like floor space, energy usage, water usage, maintenance routine

Good point, this is very often overlooked in the plans for future giant tanks.
I can't help but think there have been quite a few people who built these tanks without considering their limiting factors, and then ended up with everything from a massive electric and water bill they can't pay, to a shortage on maintenance time that leads to poor maintenance and deaths, to structural damage to where they put the tank.

 

[Backfromthedead]

Good point, this is very often overlooked in the plans for future giant tanks.
I can't help but think there have been quite a few people who built these tanks without considering their limiting factors, and then ended up with everything from a massive electric and water bill they can't pay, to a shortage on maintenance time that leads to poor maintenance and deaths, to structural damage to where they put the tank.

It's something I've noticed consistently here in my years on MFK(and I have definitely been guilty of). MFKers bite off more than they can chew. To those with ample means it is no big issue. But to those who want to keep big fish in big tanks on a budget I think it takes careful planning and consideration ahead of time.

I'm glad the OP is querying at an early stage.

 

[MultipleTankSyndrome]

It's something I've noticed consistently here in my years on MFK(and I have definitely been guilty of)

Same, same. Exactly the reason why I was so careful on my thread asking about plywood and weight distribution to get everything right BEFORE proceeding.

I'm also glad that bearcat is asking before doing.