hello nick,
i have kept 4 rather big altums in my 5x2x2 planted tank for 2+ yrs now without must fuss.
as for your 3 ft tank.....i would not put any more then 2 pcs, they fellas can grow up to 8 inch in height. unless u are prepare to change to a bigger tank.
just remember a healthy altum will eat almost anything, flakes, bits, brine shrimps...etc
malayan or small yamatos are out, my altums actively hunt them and 2 bags of 100 pcs of malayan will be completely wipe out in a few days !!!
small tetras as tank mates are ok as long as u do not mind losing a few pieces once in a while.
i have 50 pcs of cardinals when i 1st started and after 2 yrs....think i still have 30 or so pcs left.
hope this helps.....have fun and good luck.
mervin
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