David R;2719725; said:lol you obviously didn't look at the big picture! An average silver would out grow a 180g in a couple of years, where as an asian will stay smaller and will be fine in a 180g for 5+ years. If you can't afford a big tank then an asian (or jardini if you're on a budget) would be a much better choice. Green aro + a 180g is way cheaper than a silver + a 300+g...
TBH I couldn't care less what people think of the fish I keep, I'd pick my dull grey and black uarus over a colourful gold severum or oscar any day. If it was all about colour then everyone would keep marine tanks because there is just no comparrison between salt and fresh when it comes to colour. I guess for some people its all about the bling, but not everyone...
I am sure you want to keep that green for decades, and 180G is just the minimum. If you want the fish to be happy and comfortable, eventually you will have tp upgrade to a 300G +++. In the end, it will outmatch the price of a silver and the 300G tank, because YOU WILL buy a bigger tank for your 2-3 ft green
Marine tank cost WAY more than fresh
Its just a matter of opinion ^^ don't be angry

anyhow yeah everyone got different taste on each species.. but im sure you still think that XB is a nice fish otherwise you wouldnt have boughten it to begin with. again, everyones got different preferences just like you said. so you are right about that, and i think greens are very nice fish..besides the value whats wrong with it? Color? Lol....its got nice color just not as vibrant...