tank size
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tank size
hey guys i have a question i currently have my fahaka Cuda in a 90 gallon tank and i am starting to look around for a tank for a decent price because i know the 90 will eventually be to small and i am wondering what is going to be the best size tank to upgrade to for him either a 120 wide or a standard 125???
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Re: tank size
The bigger the footprint and capacity the better so go long
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Re: tank size
I have mine in a 150 and I would like to move him into a 240 or even 300. I feel that once they are large, they need a huge tank to be able to cruise around decorations and such. Bigger is always better for these fish in my opinion.
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Re: tank size
ok ALSO will pool filter sand be an exceptable substrate to use in the tank?...
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bertie 83
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Re: tank size
Feel free can be a pain to clean though these guys are messy, I have recently change from a sandy type substrate to very fine gravel, much easier to vacuum. I think geronimo is addicted to his puffer too lol, I am thinking the same ready for when I move, I just think you cant go too big with these guys they're awesome.
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly
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Re: tank size
Yeah, 120 is the acceptable minimum size you want to go to. I would look for a 150+ gallon and look in to the 72" long tanks for swim room. Mine is currently in a 180 gallon and I unfortunately have a 25 gallon open that he could go in to and probably will. The pool filter sand looks nice but, like it was said, is a PIA to clean. It's heavy enough to not get too much sucked in to the python but it does get sucked up. A mixture of sand and gravel works nice for a substrate, Fahakas like to hunt in the sand and also like to occasionally bury themselves. One quarter of my 180 gallon is all sand then the rest is a mix of sand/gravel.
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