Min Tank size for a Jardini...?

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I know most people say 6x2x2-(180-Gallon) minimum...... but what about 5x2x2-(150-Gallon)??? or even a 4x2x2-(120-Gallon)?? assuming that the jar will get to 24 to 30 inches MAX??? and assuming that the Jardini will live alone with a pleco..?



thanks..
 
Rare_Cichlids;1131474; said:
I know most people say 6x2x2-(180-Gallon) minimum...... but what about 5x2x2-(150-Gallon)??? or even a 4x2x2-(120-Gallon)?? assuming that the jar will get to 24 to 30 inches MAX??? and assuming that the Jardini will live alone with a pleco..?



thanks..
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you could do a 5x2, but not a 4x2, not enough length, 5x2's small too though.
 
anyone else??? i want to hear more comments from people who have kept these guys and know how they should be housed.
 
i agree ^^^^
 
Although not a jar, I did adopt one of my silver aros. He was 22" at the time and kept in a 4 foot tank. Very sad site to see. IMO you need at least 3x the fish for the length of the tank and the depth/width should be at least equal to that of the aro.

*KrAmEr*;1131562; said:
I think you should watch this video to get an idea on how big they can get..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-mF7tmIrW4

Id say 5' isnt long enough, Id say a 6x2.5Wx2 would be minimum considering they're not as flexible and need a bit of turning room. But a 5x2x2 could house a Jardini up to about 17"
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Looks to me that jar in the video is in a 5' x 2' x 2' and is about 26-27" long.
 
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