GoneFishing
Aquarium Advice Freak
I know these guys can get 2 feet long, and some sites list 50 gal minimum tank size, would a 55gal be ok? Or should I try talking the wife into a 75gal?
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HUKIT
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They can certainly hit the 2' range and they're are are a predatory fish so tank and tankmates must be chosen carefully. The bare minimum I would recommend would be a 75g. temporarily but a six foot tank will be in order to house a sub-adult to full adult. I always recommend the tank before the fish so a 125g or bigger is best.
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GoneFishing
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Bummer I wouldn't want a temp setup and I don't have the room for a 100+ gallon tank. They are amazing creatures though!
HUKIT
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They are cool, you should google image some picture of wild caught where they're much bigger than two feet.
5x5
Aquarium Advice FINatic
I've seen these in the LFS from time to time and they are always kept in 100+ Gallon tanks.
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GoneFishing
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5x5 said:
Yea they have them at my lfs, sadly getting one has been ruled out. But I think it's better for the both of us.
HUKIT
Aquarium Advice Addict
Great attitude, I wish everyone took the time to ask questions and research fish. Rep points to you!
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GoneFishing
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HUKIT said:
Lol thanks, I also wish people would read up and not make rash decisions.
