how long can a silver aro be kept in a 90 gal? does it need a bigger tank because of its size or because it will make too much of a mess in the water? they seem like really flexible fish that can turn earily in small spaces
silver aro in 90 gal
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well i dont have one, but i have a 90 gal and i was just wondering if i decide to get one how long id be able to keep it for before upgrading. id get one about 5-7 inches
yemista;2123694; said:
Depends on the tank dimens?
I would say you can keep one in there under 7".
Then off to a new tank. Aros are flexible but need a large amount of water to grow or you might stun him. I would just pass on it and get a biger set up so you dont have to give up a fish that you would grow on.JMO
Your tank would be good for about 6 months at the most then you'll need a BIG tank. Some say 180g minimum (6x2x2) but I'm sure the fish would prefer a 300g or larger (8x3x2).
well my tank is 48" long, 24" tall, and 18" wide. are black aros smaller? i saw someone with an 18" aro in a 55 gal and his looked pretty healthy(no drop-eye, gill curl, good appetite, and no discoloration or damages)
yemista;2123757; said:
Did you know if it was there temp? Maybe his big tank had probls or he was moving? There could have been a number of reasons Y. Dont jump off the roof cause someone else did.
You can not house an Aro in a tank that small period
. He will try to jump out even more than they already do.Just stick to a fish that you can house for life in a 55gl or get a bigger tank. Then you can consider a larger fish... and for Aro it needs a min of 8x2x2 (and Ill still probly get "No's" on these dimens).
You got a No from me little buddy
this guy grew it from young and i know because he posted the whole setup on craigslist and i went to see it and he had no other tanks. how long would it be ok in a tank of my dimensions? i dont think i will actually get one unless at some point in the future i can afford a bigger tank, but its just such a beautiful fish