How long untill they outgrow my tank?

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Maxyboi
 
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How long untill they outgrow my tank?

by Maxyboi

I have a 95L 26 Gallon aqauruim. I have 3 juvenile clow loach, 2 firemouth chiclids, 2 silver sharks and 1 plec.

How long untill they all get too big?


tekneb
 
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by tekneb

Do you have a common pleco? If so they can get over a foot long within a year or two (depending on how big/old it is now), already far surpassing a 26 gallon tanks bioload. Silver (aka Bala) sharks can get just as big and grow at a similar rate to the pleco if memory serves me correctly. I unfortunately do not know as much about cichlids or loaches, but I'm sure josmoloco (rmft's local cichlid expert it seems) will give you quite the lecture on them when he comes across this thread. Depending on how big your fish are now, your tank could already be overloaded. You will have to get a bigger tank in the very near future, even if you get rid of some of those fish.


josmoloco
 
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by josmoloco

Right now


mro2you2
 
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by mro2you2

clown loaches will grow to about 6" and the silver sharks abput 12".

Tell me why did you get all these fish and know they were to outgrow the tank?


RTTC_Mr_Jersey
 
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by RTTC_Mr_Jersey

i know i pretty much had the same fish and they outgrew my 36 gallon real fast. my water strated to turn green. it was awful...if you need to upgrade your tank search craigslist for a fish tank in your area...thats where i will be getting my new tank come friday...70 gallon full saltwater setup for 200 bucs u can beat that...i have also seen alot of 55 gallon tanks goin for around 100 bucs with all the filters heaters and fish


Bassdr1710057
 
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by Bassdr1710057

I have three bala sharks and 5 clown loaches in a 40 gallon tank since Aug of last year.I am currently looking to upgrade to 100 gallon or more.. Dont kid yourself, the silver sharks grow very fast while the loaches have gotten a bigger but mostly thicker instead of longer.(That what she said...) lol.

They will quickly outgrow your tanks so I would suggest to go at least 75 if you cant go 100 gallon. Minimum..


mro2you2
 
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by mro2you2

I have to agree with the thicker part. My yo yo's are getting really thick and bulky.


josmoloco
 
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by josmoloco

My yo yo's are getting really thick and bulky.


Hehe


natalie265
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by natalie265

Oh my gosh. There should be a warning. I'm blushing. Didn't know the forum was going X rated. LOL.


mro2you2
 
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by mro2you2

lol sorry

How long untill they outgrow my tank?

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