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300 Gallon

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Question
I have 2 silver arowanas 12 inches.  2 Tiger Shovelnoses also around 12 inches.  3 Peacock Bass around 9 to 10 inches.  This is all in a 300 gallon.  Is this overcrowding them?  I bought them all as babies now they are getting big if the tank is small for them what size tank would you recommend putting them in.

Answer
Hi,
Currently, I'd say no, but that depends on the foot print. Fish, especially those types, will let you know when they are overcrowded. As long as they are healthy and leave eachother alone most of the time, they are fine. If they stop eating or don't appear healthy and are constantly fighting, they are over stocked.