Long question about Aro tank size...

[knightmare1968]

actually a better representation would be a human in a jail cell since thats a better comparison of size ratio

OK but still not the question... do you advocate for prisoners to have bigger cells? This was your comparison

 

[knightmare1968]

150 gal.

Thanks a straight answer

 

[knightmare1968]

min foot print.... I'd say 72"x20"?

Another straight answer thanks

 

[Deep Blue Sea]

OK but still not the question... do you advocate for prisoners to have bigger cells? This was your comparison

No I was actually trying to help your side of the argument, showing that aros can be comfortable in smaller tanks such as 180s

 

[knightmare1968]

I have 2 16-18 inch silvers in my 215 and theyll probably be in there for life, I think that should be big enough for them

thanks

 

[jlnguyen74]

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

120gal (4'x2'x2') would be fine... Now, you won't be grilled alone!

But does the tank need to be 2 foot wide for one to turn? No i would not want to live in a closet... but that was not really the question was it?

18" wide is the least, IMO

 

[Deep Blue Sea]

120gal (4'x2'x2') would be fine... Now, you won't be grilled alone!

120? psh 75 is fine

 

[knightmare1968]

No I was actually trying to help your side of the argument, showing that aros can be comfortable in smaller tanks such as 180s

I appreciate that, please dont take offense I have no side and do not want to argue, I am just honestly curious what people are REALLY doing, as I said before I DO NOT believe that all the aro owners have 240 plus....

 

[knightmare1968]

120gal (4'x2'x2') would be fine... Now, you won't be grilled alone!

I guess we are both in trouble now

 

[knightmare1968]

120? psh 75 is fine

Do you really mean that? or are you trying to be funny?