Long question about Aro tank size...

[knightmare1968]

I know the standard answer that a silver needs 240 gallons but...
I lived in Japan for about 5 years ( I am American Military ) the japanese have a different view on stocking as some of you know... I have seen many Aros (asian,silver and jars) in very good health and more than 10 years old in tanks between 75 and 100 gallons. A 100 gallon tank for the Japanese hobbiest is a HUGE tank, and they have tons of aros in them and have for years, if they are healthy and live long lives do we really need 300 gallons here????? I do not believe that everyone that has an Aro has a 300 gallon tank (room and money would dictate smaller tanks) but aros are a huge seller... I do not want to start a B*&ch fest but what size tank do you really have an aro in or what realistic size would you keep one in????
thanks

 

[~ocean]

actually I'd keep mine in at least a 180, but everyone's opinions are different.

 

[knightmare1968]

actually I'd keep mine in at least a 180, but everyone's opinions are different.

I agree and what I am after are the different opinions, just not only the popular ones. I have a 125 that is almost ready for fish and am debating between a Fahaka and a silver Aro...

 

[klownh8er]

I've seen some huge silver aro's in tiny tanks at restaurants. I'm talking about 36x18 footprint.

 

[knightmare1968]

I've seen some huge silver aro's in tiny tanks at restaurants. I'm talking about 36x18 footprint.

I have too, that is standard in Japan (were i learned about fish) I know bigger is better but...

 

[iloveoscars702]

JDM tanks? most people dont agree with packing in fish like this. but if you know what your doing, fish are healthy, water is clean and healthy, i dont see a problem.

 

[knightmare1968]

JDM tanks? most people dont agree with packing in fish like this. but if you know what your doing, fish are healthy, water is clean and healthy, i dont see a problem.

Thanks for the opinion, i tend to agree with you. I have seen some JDM tanks that were terrible but most are OK

 

[Egon]

As long as the tank is wide enough so the fish doesnt get gill curl from always turning sharply then it's large enough IMO.

 

[scriving]

i agree with egon

 

[HighBackRTG]

What's important isn't the exact volume of water the tank holds but the footprint. People tend to go for long tanks that are relatively short in height. What really matters for arowanas is length and width since they don't bother much with depth anyways. By shaving off a few good inches from the height, you're looking at a huge difference in the volume of water.