Tank height for Aros/PBass?

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Albertan

Albertan

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I'm in the design/ordering stages for a large tank to do an Amazon biotope (10X3-4X30"). As I wanted to keep arowana(s) and Cichla, I was wondering if the 30" height I asked for would be tall enough or if I should go for 36" or taller so the Aros and Cichla aren't swimming into each other. I figured the Aro owners would have more insight into this, so I posted here. The current planned stocking is a work in progress but looks as follows.

•(1-3) black arowana
•(8) Cichla ocellaris
•(4) Cichla kelberi 'bahia'
•(6-10) silver dollars
•(1) vulture catfish
 
Tank height will greatly increase the cost of your tank. The extra 6" in height for my 450g increased the cost from $2000 to $2700 when I bought my tank 4 years ago. That being said I am very thankful I spent that extra cash. In a community setting the extra height will add more defined swimming levels, which leaves more room for the fish. No way I could stock my tank the way I do with only 24" height. I think your proposed stock would do fine at 30" height. If your willing to pay the extra, the benefits of extra height is worth it. Another down fall to the extra height is maintenance, I have to practically climb into the tank to reach the bottom at 30", another 6" may require some snorkeling gear.
 
I dint read the whole thing.. :P
But i can tell that the tank should not cross 10 times the height of the arowana

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I see allot of 24inch tall tanks with no issues and those fish, would not go over 30 inches. But 36inch tanks do have a really sweet look with how tall they are, if its a question on going taller or wider I would go wider and stick with the 4 feet front to back.
 
I agree w/ Brian here for sure. The taller the tank for the more swimming room for both fish. If you got the cash and the space id go for the 36" height.
 
Also the added height will let you do alot more with aquascaping.

Nithin said:
I dint read the whole thing.. :P
But i can tell that the tank should not cross 10 times the height of the arowana

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Why is this? Though my arowana are 6-7" tall so 30-36" is not an issue. Raised many an arowana in tanks where the height was well over the 10x rule you present.
 
I agree w/ Brian here for sure. The taller the tank for the more swimming room for both fish. If you got the cash and the space id go for the 36" height. But that being said id rather have 4' of width and 30" tall. And not the 3' width and 36" tall.

Id go...10x4x30"...LxWxH.
 
I think 10X3X30" was the maximum size before the glass had to be tempered, which added significantly to the cost. But all tanks are expensive at this size, so I'm more concerned about doing it right...once. I think I'll proceed with 10X4X3 and see what the bill comes out to. I may build it into a wall in a new house I am also currently planning so the extra height will be nice. I'm not one for the crowded tank look. Thanks.
 
Bderick67 said:
Also the added height will let you do alot more with aquascaping.



Why is this? Though my arowana are 6-7" tall so 30-36" is not an issue. Raised many an arowana in tanks where the height was well over the 10x rule you present.
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It was said on a arowana E-book i read....I dont know why it waas said so..
 
Here are my quotes for just the tanks. These are glass tanks, I'm up in Canada, and they are made by a very knowlegable custom builder...so don't freak at the prices. :nutkick:

  • 10'X3'X30" (561 gallons) = $4,735
  • 10'X4'X30" (748 gallons) = $5,975
  • 10'X4'X36" (898 gallons) = $9,355

Money is a consideration, but not a limiting factor, for this build. But 50%+ more for 6"...yeesh. Brian, do you have any pictures of your 36" tall tank I could look at? Thanks.
 
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