the cichlid kid Posted April 5, 2004 Share Posted April 5, 2004 I have recently picked up a saratoga jardini. He/she is currently in a 5x2x2 by itself and it is roughly 45cm long. i have asked many and they say it is a big enough tank for it, but it doesnt look like enough room to swim, i know a bigger tank is better, but am i in urgent need of a bigger tank or can he stay there for another 8 months to a year until i can afford a bigger one? Beau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momo Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 i think its okay, as your tank is 2 ft wide. Alot of people may disagree. It would be good if your tank is a few feet longer but i think this will suffice for quite a while. As they slow down in growth at that size. If i was you i would save for a little longer and provide the perfect sized tank hehehe 10x3x3. But personally i say he will be fine for quite a while yet, you got the width which is good! hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the cichlid kid Posted April 6, 2004 Author Share Posted April 6, 2004 thanks it does, I was thinking of a 8x30x30 for his final resting place. Beau. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EcHo2134 Posted April 6, 2004 Share Posted April 6, 2004 a 5x2x2 is the minimum to keep a full grown arowana (aka australian saratoga) i've got mine 12" long in a 6*18*24, but like the others said..the width is more important than the length (the fish only grows to the width of tank because it can turn) Intend to upgrade to a 6*30*30 if the fish lives that long that is. a rule of thumb is that the length of the tank should be at least 2.5 times the width. Your tank is fine.....the fish grows slowly after the first year anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil Posted April 10, 2004 Share Posted April 10, 2004 what about a 4x4x2 tank.... Cant tell me the toga would not love you for that. Also Beau he will be fine in there for a long while to come man. Tim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter_Gun_Riff Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 im thinking of getting 1 when i get a new tank just need to find 1 lol whats a good price to pay for a juvie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungholio Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 Sara's around melb are selling for about $130 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Tank Posted June 3, 2004 Share Posted June 3, 2004 ill bring ya one back Petey when we go north barra fishin in August. hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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