Does tank size matter? Proof it does

[Kevin1]

I agree. Food and temperature are the two main growth factors and I'm pretty sure it's the lack of food causing the stunt in growth.

[SkeletalFrog]

Technically, it's impossible to draw any conclusions from the sample sizes you have (1 at home, 2 in the store). What if yours is just unusually large, and would have grown this rapidly regardless? It's not likely, but you can't be sure. That's why actual experiments need dozens or even hundreds of individuals or tests to be sure - with small numbers, it could just be luck.

[sflyingcow]

Hey i've got a 50/50 set up and use that same duetto filter in the photo you ever find the water getting dirty quick? i fell like i change water/clean filter off coconut every other day.

Can't tell your tank size but mine is a 40 gallon breeder and my water i would guess is about a 5 gallons

[John]

Yes please go for it!

[Wolfx]

Hey i've got a 50/50 set up and use that same duetto filter in the photo you ever find the water getting dirty quick? i fell like i change water/clean filter off coconut every other day.

Can't tell your tank size but mine is a 40 gallon breeder and my water i would guess is about a 5 gallons

I use a canister filter setup outside the tank a pen-plax 500 cascade, my tank holds ruffly 3-4 gallons, i clean the filter once a week. just as precaution. this week im probably going to let it go, water is clear, no algae. sub straight does clog the basket at the end of the tube. i use a small net to just shake it off an fish it out. my girl is swearing she saw a small water vacume , runs on batteries. to just suck out the sub straight quick..ill let ya know if we find one.

[Wolfx]

I agree. Food and temperature are the two main growth factors and I'm pretty sure it's the lack of food causing the stunt in growth.

I had said it earlier, the reptile store is also trying to grow a large male , so as to replace there GABF male they were using in shows. they keep him in a small container an feed it heartily. hes not much bigger then the photos i showed with the quarter. same age as my Bully
im on the fence about gettting the little guy in the photo, i feel bad for him every week. lol

[Kevin1]

All right so I'm assuming you KNOW how much they are being fed(at the store) and by know I mean see with your own eyes day by day?
I forgot one thing genetics..but the engine doesn't go if it has no fuel.

[scottsolar]

I once raised a goldfish in a one gallon container. In six months the fish was approaching 12" total length and was such a large volume of the container he could no longer turn around. He grew so fast because I fed often and as much as he'd eat. Maybe three times a day! The water was warm at 76-78F

How did I do this?

The container was made of hard plastic mesh and was hung inside a 60 gallon fish tank with continuously clean and filtered water.

The size of the container limits nothing in the growth of an animal. The quantity and quality of food is first and foremost, after that the cleanliness of the environment is tantamount. Had my fish been raised in 1 gallon of water he would have fouled the water so badly his kidneys would have failed and he would have died long before 6 month!