I've had my sanchezi in a 100 gallon tall aquarium his entire life(14 years), in all reality 48" long tank is fine for a solo serrasalmus tank, unless it's a large 10" specimen or something. I've had my sanchezi since he was the size of a quarter he is now probably 7" he is 14 years old. I was sad pfury died but it lead me back to MFK so here I am lol