Is a 240 too small for a Jardini?

[lujor]

I am thinking about getting a Jardini. Is a 240gal (72"x30"x30") too small irrespective of tankmates?

 

[lujor]

Also, do Jardinis need a bigger footprint than silveraros? Read that, even tho they r shorter, they are not as flexible as SAs. Would a SA be better for my tank?

 

[kevinfleming21]

I would not think so, what type of tank mates though?

 

[Gobrian44]

depends... as far as aggression is concerned i doubt it IMO. space wise yes. I had my 4 incher in a 70 gallon (48x18x19). and he ran that tank. lol. What tank mates are u thinking?

 

[jclyde13]

That is more than enough for a jar (and no, they actually require less space than SA's), but I'ld prefer a silver or black to a jar.

Edit: I just looked @ your tanks setup, and unless you plan on moving the other fish out of the 240, then a jar would be a very risky choice, you'd be much better off with a silver or black aro. btw, it's cool to see another KY MFK'er, there aren't many of us around here for some reason.

 

[Darth Scohin]

Wouldn't that tank be too small for a silver? A black would be a better choice or an African Aro but you'd have to feed alot to ensure he'd be getting enough food

 

[jclyde13]

Wouldn't that tank be too small for a silver? A black would be a better choice or an African Aro but you'd have to feed alot to ensure he'd be getting enough food

No that footprint provides more than enough room for a silver (and I believe blacks get to the same size, they just take longer to get there). Though a few people here believe that they need a tank width that is equivalent to the fish's length, imo they really don't need that much width. I have a 2' silver in a 2' wide tank, and it uses less than 1/2 of the tank's width to turn around, so I doubt it will have any problems as it grows. I would be more worried about an african outgrowing it, because they can get to about 36" and aren't nearly as flexible as a silver.

 

[goestonemoa]

there is some interesting info on this page

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=295476

 

[lujor]

My ideal setup would be to have an Aro (Jardini?), ClownKnife, Dat microlepis, 7x RedhookSDs, 2x ClownLoaches & RoyalPanaque. The Aro is probably the one that is on the cusp because I already have everything else except the CK and it will arrive next week. I found a good deal on a Jardini and have always loved Aros, so I am wondering if it's just too much. I try to be a responsible MFKer.

 

[Darth Scohin]

My Afro seems to be fine tuned at turning not as much as a silver but definately more than a Jar or Asian So I'd say it'd be fine.....

Again mate don't really recommend the Jar it could end badly....