Help me please?

Question

I have 2 pacu fish in a 55 gallon aguarium and I have heard they will get about 2 feet. I want to get someone to build me a bigger one so where would i go. I have only had them for 3 months and they are already 12 inches long.

Answer 1

I would just buy a bigger one. Once you get over 70 gallons or so make sure and get a plexiglass tank.

I also found this link and they make custom plexiglass tanks:
http://www.glasscages.com/?sAction=ViewCat&lCatID=41

Answer 2

Pacus get at least 2 feet long and they will require a huge tank to sustainably live. I would recommend a 200 gallon tank. that means 2000 lbs of water and a lot of room. I personally recommend finding them a public aquarium to live in. If you are dead set on keeping them, then you local fish stores can refer you to a private tank builder. Never build large tanks like that yourself, and always make sure it is new glass being used. Old glass becomes brittle and will break with that much pressure. All in all, it will mean a very costly investment on yourpart to keep them. You're looking at roughly $1000 at the cheapest for a tank.

Answer 3

Actually pacus get 3 ft and you should ask the people here http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/
because they have fish that grow enormous and could point you in the direction to make your own tank.

Answer 4

Maybe you could ask a pet store, they may have some names of people who custom build.

Answer 5

All-Glass Aquarium's - give them a look - you will not be disappointed with their quality and craftsmenship!

http://www.all-glass.com

Answer 6

you may have to just buy a bigger one or

Answer 7

go to your local pet store and see if they can help you