I got a RTC

[billbobthegreat]

Shes tiny ive named her Lola, duno if shes a girl though lol.

Shes in my Trigon 350 and im planning her growout tank.

I am however limited by the fact that i live upstairs.

Do you think a 5x3 or a 4x4 would be better?

Neither will be very deep.

 

[weirdfishlover]

U've got yourself a true monster

I used to have a 2.5' specimen

I hope U can match its voracious appetite

 

[kevinfleming21]

you can have that little bugger eating out of your hand in about a day if ou want lol

 

[billbobthegreat]

I owned a 33" Specimen before.

The arrival of my Daughter forced sale, im in a better financial position now though so im ready to go again

I am limited by my flat but i do have my dads brick outhouse i can make use of for a temp pond.

I would really like advice on the footprints i mentioned because obviosly i want to keep her in my frontroom for as long as possible.

 

[gt1009]

I would say the 5x3 would be better, but still won't be near good enough for life. Think double or triple those dimensions and you have a lifetime home.

 

[billbobthegreat]

She is going to go in a large indoor round pond i just want advice on wich tank i should get her for whilst i keep her in my flat.

 

[Chromobotia]

I think the 5X3 would be better but not ideal once the RTC hit 2ft.

 

[billbobthegreat]

Okay so i think ill go 5x3 and move her by the time shes 2 foot.

Hopefully that wont be long haha

 

[taksan]

6 months .... start saving for one of these http://www.gatwickkoi.com/plastic-tanks.htm

 

[billbobthegreat]

Nah my Dads a very good brick layer and im sure he will help me.

Im going to go for a large 10-12ft dia pond ataround 3-4 foot deep.

My last RTC was in an 8x4x2 tank and it was a great experience as it showed me that to keep a rtc in a glass tank is ridiculous for most.
A 4 ft specimen would need at least a 12x6 to be comfortable.
Mine was very active and always hungry!