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Old 07-28-2008, 06:58 PM
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I'm curious after reading the articles linked here - but it appears from the articles that the tank requirements are for one fish. At least that's how I read them. Am I wrong? I'm in the process of setting up a 280 gallon tank at work and I know that the boss is going to want a large display fish for the tank. I was thinking of an angle.
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Old 07-29-2008, 02:19 AM
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I'm curious after reading the articles linked here - but it appears from the articles that the tank requirements are for one fish. At least that's how I read them. Am I wrong? I'm in the process of setting up a 280 gallon tank at work and I know that the boss is going to want a large display fish for the tank. I was thinking of an angle.
Yes I think you wrong.
The article suggest 3 or so juveniles in a 250 tank and let them grow up together.
Again, you will have to read the whole article and choose the best ones suitable for a tank that size.

sphelps. If someone can afford a large tank, a custom won't break the bank.
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Old 07-31-2008, 03:36 PM
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Thanks everyone for your responses. I'll have to keep my eye on the buy/sell section and hope a large tank becomes available for a good price
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sphelps. If someone can afford a large tank, a custom won't break the bank.
Well I'm not exactly sure what this means, but all I was trying to put out there is that you can get a standard 230gal with metal stand new for $1000 or less, price out something like a 300 gallon and you're likely looking at double (at least) plus the delivery would be longer. However I have seen used larger tanks sell quite cheap.
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Well I'm not exactly sure what this means, but all I was trying to put out there is that you can get a standard 230gal with metal stand new for $1000 or less, price out something like a 300 gallon and you're likely looking at double (at least) plus the delivery would be longer. However I have seen used larger tanks sell quite cheap.
I'm hoping for a large cheap used one, that's the kind I can afford As for delivery; 6 friends, flat bed truck, beer and pizza all around! This worked well for us when we moved our 230g. As long as we space it far enough from the last move maybe they wont remember what a PITA it was and will help again
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