Minimum tank size for sliver or black aro
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timbo08;482654; said:
Most people keep them in a 240+ gallon. I believe the minimum width should be about 3'.
timbo08;482654; said:
dont go by what we keep the in
with some of us (including me) thats can end up as your biggest mistake.
DeLgAdO;482838; said:
So what would you suggest? I plan on purchasing a 300 gal by end of next summer for my largest and final tank to house some of my larger fish.
I'm just wondering why you think that may be a mistake...
because some people keep them in small tanks. I've got my 24" aro in a 265 (24" wide), but I got the fish a year ago (at 24" out of a 150!) and it hasnt grown at all. I think it's done from being in such a small tank.
That said, my aro doesnt even use half of the tank width, and has never tried to jump. I think he is pretty comfy.
Wider is better though, to a certain extent.
That said, my aro doesnt even use half of the tank width, and has never tried to jump. I think he is pretty comfy.
Wider is better though, to a certain extent.
Gotcha. So, with that said, at what point is a small tank too small (or nearing so) for these type fish?
rallysman;482937; said:
That didn't quite answer my question. I was referring to moving the fish from tank to tank as it grows. For example, starting out a 2" one in a 10 or 20 gal. Then when it hits 5-6", move it to a 55 or 100. That kind of thing.
I guess the main question is at what point does, for example, a 150 gal become too small for a growing arowana?
Dirty Old Man;482940; said:
its point less upgrdeing the tanks as the fish grows it will cost you loads of money in the end
rule no1 for me get the biggest tank you can then think about stocking it
a silver aro will need a 84inch long x 30 wide min tank size