I'm looking online and I found a pretty good deal on a 46 gallon bowed-front tank with the stand. Is this size big enough for my green terror fully grown with a couple of smaller fish?
Is 46 gal enought for a Green Terror?
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gallons is next to useless with large fish as its foot print that counts more, ie they need cruising space. but i wouldnt have thought a 46g would have a footprint large enough anyway. you need a foot print of at least 3x1.5ft for a female or 4x1.5ft for a male to be on the safe side. male saums can hit a potential 12" but those are uncommon. more common is 8-10" for a healthy and well cared for male.
I'm not sure about that, I have a pair in a 68 Gallon and my male has grown from 3" to over 6" in just under 2 Months.Mike fail;2633404; said:
I would say not with other fish, but a 46 bowfront is fine for a single specimen. Most hit 9 inches tops and take a long time to do so. They are notoriously sloooooow growers. But even at 9 inches you would be fine if you maintained well. They are not thick like oscars, flowerhorns, or midas. I think a 46 bowfront with a GT would make a beautiful display tank.
the dimensions of the 46 gallon are vital for an answer really. if you have a really tall bowfront at 46g then its not gonna be suitable for more than a couple of months max.
as for growth loads of factors come into play. amount of feeds per day, water changes, genetics, what type of food etc. i got about an inch a month till he hit above 6" then it slowed down, i fed 3 times daily with varied food (never feeders) and regular water changes.
as for growth loads of factors come into play. amount of feeds per day, water changes, genetics, what type of food etc. i got about an inch a month till he hit above 6" then it slowed down, i fed 3 times daily with varied food (never feeders) and regular water changes.