Larger tanks
U know u guys (like u Rivercats) were saying a 60 L tank was way too small for an 8.5cm Oranda (excluding tail) and two 3.5cm (including tails) Hong Kong Plecs because of stunting and water quality? Well my water is fine and I'm not even using my HOB I'm only using a basic sponge filter, and the medicine for the Oranda is probably killing off BB too, so no worries about water quality, but what I'm scared about is stunting. How much space does an adult Oranda and two adult Plecs need? I know the Plecs only grow 5cm each, but the Oranda can become massive! So how much space do I need for when they become massive to avoid stunting growth?
Also, could I keep them in the 60 L for the next year or two and then get a 150-200 L tank after a year or two with no stunting?
U know u guys (like u Rivercats) were saying a 60 L tank was way too small for an 8.5cm Oranda (excluding tail) and two 3.5cm (including tails) Hong Kong Plecs because of stunting and water quality? Well my water is fine and I'm not even using my HOB I'm only using a basic sponge filter, and the medicine for the Oranda is probably killing off BB too, so no worries about water quality, but what I'm scared about is stunting. How much space does an adult Oranda and two adult Plecs need? I know the Plecs only grow 5cm each, but the Oranda can become massive! So how much space do I need for when they become massive to avoid stunting growth?
Also, could I keep them in the 60 L for the next year or two and then get a 150-200 L tank after a year or two with no stunting?