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| Author: | ChelseaB [ Sep 22nd, '18, 01:27 ] |
| Post subject: | Rectangular Talapia Tank Dimensions |
Hiya. I'm looking at making a 250 - 300 gal system. I'm curious though - how shallow of a tank do tilapia tolerate? Is 16 - 18" deep good enough? What if I made a tall narrow tank with good aeration? Is 16 - 18" front to back enough room for them to turn around comfortably? Thanks! |
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| Author: | LowCarbTNPer [ Sep 22nd, '18, 02:04 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rectangular Talapia Tank Dimensions |
For 250-300 gallons I'd get an IBC, it is approx 40"x48" footprint. Definitely bigger and shallow would be preferable to something tall but only 16-18" |
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| Author: | dlf_perth [ Sep 22nd, '18, 09:40 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rectangular Talapia Tank Dimensions |
2-4' (0.6-1.2m) depth is ideal for many fish types in aquaculture type tanks up to 5000L. And there is generally a preference for circular tanks, though that doesn't matter much for small system AP. 2-3' at the 300 Gallon level- hence IBCs work OK. however sounds like yours is more an oversized aquarium (or a rectangular planter sized pond). Fish size and growth will be reflected the room fish have to move and swim... so depends on what role the fish are to play. I would be looking at greater than 25" (600mm) width. |
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| Author: | ChelseaB [ Oct 18th, '18, 10:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rectangular Talapia Tank Dimensions |
Thanks! |
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