How Large A Tank Will I Need For....

[matt_storey]

My juvi's are now at the 2-3 inch size where i will need to buy an adequate size tank for them. I have

1x Ellioti
1x Gold Severum
2x Jade Eyes
1x Syno Nigrita

I was thinking a 5x2x2 (150g) which will fit in a space in my living room, could i get away with an 4x2x2 (120g)?

if i could get away with a 4ft does it leave me any scope for additional fish?

 

[minnnt]

Your sev has the potential for being quite a big fish. The ellioti maybe 6-7" and the jade eyeds about 5-6"

4ft would probably be big enough but why not go for the 5ft?

 

[fluttermoth]

4ft would probably be big enough but why not go for the 5ft?

+1; if you can afford the five foot and you have the room it'd be a shame to go for a four footer.

 

[kizno1]

Because of the Sev i would go for the 5' but i also think you have quite a bit of room left for other fish its just i think 4 is a little on the small side for the Sev. Something like some Geophagus and a group of Hoplo catfish with a shoal of dithers like Congo or Lemon tetra would finish the tank off nicely in my opinion.

 

[KittyKat]

5 ft because of the severum.

 

[matt_storey]

now just to convince the missus....

 

[minnnt]

Good luck mate.

If you have the space for 5ft then use it, you will be glad you do when you get it.