Harding tank size

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Andrew101

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Could you keep a jardini aro in a 150 gallon? The dimensions are 4'x2'x30" it's 30" high and two feet wide and 4 long. I saw they need a 125 gallon and how long would it take to get to full size if I got a baby?
 
It should be fine but just remember they grow really big so eventually you need to get a bigger tank. As for growth they grow pretty quick depending on water quality and feedings.
 
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Ihsnshaik said:
It should be fine but just remember they grow really big so eventually you need to get a bigger tank. As for growth they grow pretty quick depending on water quality and feedings.
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I wouldn't be able to keep it then. I can't get a bigger tank sadly. And an aro is like my dream fish
 
I've tried it in the past with a 4x2x2 and then a 5x2x2 but to be honest I think a 6x2x2 180 is minimum sized to keep a jardini in , that's as big as I can go at my current house so that's what I've got , if 30" wide is a possibility that would be better as the average adult jardini size is 24"
 
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Evz jardini said:
I've tried it in the past with a 4x2x2 and then a 5x2x2 but to be honest I think a 6x2x2 180 is minimum sized to keep a jardini in , that's as big as I can go at my current house so that's what I've got , if 30" wide is a possibility that would be better as the average adult jardini size is 24"
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Yeah I can't have anything bigger one because the cost and two the weight is too much I don't live in a house I'm in a trailer. But would it have a chance to et smaller than 24 say I don't feed him as much or the stuff to help him grow big just normal food or something?
 
Aros don't really stunt in small tanks it'll just outgrow your tank and eventually start jumping on the search for more space , once they start to jump injuries are caused etc
Plus it's not very fair on the fish to buy it in the expectation it'll stunt in a small tank (which it won't) you'll either end up rehousing the fish or having an injured jardini long term
 
Evz jardini said:
Aros don't really stunt in small tanks it'll just outgrow your tank and eventually start jumping on the search for more space , once they start to jump injuries are caused etc
Plus it's not very fair on the fish to buy it in the expectation it'll stunt in a small tank (which it won't) you'll either end up rehousing the fish or having an injured jardini long term
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Okay thank you. What are the chance of selling it when it gets big? Could that be a possibility?
 
Yes you could sell it provided it has no defaults , missing barrels, damaged eyes , fins etc you'll get a fair price for it. It also helps if the fish looks healthy with colours popping for a quick sale you need to have the best looking fish on the market ;)
 
Evz jardini said:
Yes you could sell it provided it has no defaults , missing barrels, damaged eyes , fins etc you'll get a fair price for it. It also helps if the fish looks healthy with colours popping for a quick sale you need to have the best looking fish on the market ;)
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Is it easy though? I've never had to sell or ship a fish.
 
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