i need minimum size tank requirements for 3 fish

tlc · 06-01-2001, 09:17 AM

i am thinking of setting up a fo tank or maybe even a species specific tank. what would be the minimum requirements for a cow fish tank, porcupine puffer tank, or a lion fish tank. what would be an appropriate tank for any of these that they will not out grow. thank for any ideas.

blue · 06-01-2001, 01:21 PM

I would say for hem to never out grow the tank. A 180 would do nicely. JMO

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Penguin · 06-01-2001, 02:43 PM

Minimum tank sizes according to Scott Michael's Marine Fishes:

Longhorn Cowfish - 180g
Thornback Cowfish - 55g
Spiny Puffer (Diodon holocanthus) - 75g
Volitans Lionfish - 55g

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tendar · 06-06-2001, 03:15 PM

I would have to agree with a least a 75 min for the puffer and lion. They both get latter large in time and will need the room.

Biomanjcs72 · 06-06-2001, 03:19 PM

I'm going to have to disagree with the recommendation on the lion.
I've seen Volitans that were at least a foot across their pectorals. 55 doesn't leave much room for that. I like the 180 idea better. JMHO

tlc · 06-06-2001, 06:08 PM

i have decided to go with a dwarf lion and a hoovercraft fish. they need a lot less space and i think the biggest tank i can squeze into my room is about 90-110. thanks for all the help so far

vtec si · 06-06-2001, 07:29 PM

tlc,

Good thinking! I am glad to see one who is trying to find out the right info' befor buying somthing that does not mix.

My rule of thumb would be get the biggest tank that you can afford! Then pick your fish with care. JME

I think the 110 would work for the two fish you just mentioned!

GOOD LUCK,

VTEC

Penguin · 06-07-2001, 01:58 PM

What's a hovercraft fish? I never heard of that one.

tlc · 06-07-2001, 04:23 PM

a hoovercraft fish is similiar to a long horn cowfish. it stays much smaller therefore needing much less tank. its also known as a helmut or a tetrosomusgibbosus www.petwhse.com has a picture of one on there web site....

06-01-2001, 09:17 AM	#1
tlc Tenant Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: canon city ,co,usa Posts: 86	i need minimum size tank requirements for 3 fish i am thinking of setting up a fo tank or maybe even a species specific tank. what would be the minimum requirements for a cow fish tank, porcupine puffer tank, or a lion fish tank. what would be an appropriate tank for any of these that they will not out grow. thank for any ideas.

06-06-2001, 03:19 PM	#5
Biomanjcs72 Mayor Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Birmingham, Al, USA Posts: 815	I'm going to have to disagree with the recommendation on the lion. I've seen Volitans that were at least a foot across their pectorals. 55 doesn't leave much room for that. I like the 180 idea better. JMHO __________________ JCS I drive entirely too fast

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06-01-2001, 01:21 PM	#2
blue Mayor Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Denton,TX,USA Posts: 597	I would say for hem to never out grow the tank. A 180 would do nicely. JMO [img]/ubb/flames.gif[/img]Blue[img]/ubb/flames.gif[/img] ------------------ Think befor you speak or dont speak at all!!!

06-01-2001, 02:43 PM	#3
Penguin Polymath Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 526	Minimum tank sizes according to Scott Michael's Marine Fishes: Longhorn Cowfish - 180g Thornback Cowfish - 55g Spiny Puffer (Diodon holocanthus) - 75g Volitans Lionfish - 55g ------------------ "I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully."-George W. Bush

06-06-2001, 03:15 PM	#4
tendar Governor Join Date: May 2000 Location: tempe,AZ Posts: 1,114	I would have to agree with a least a 75 min for the puffer and lion. They both get latter large in time and will need the room.

06-06-2001, 06:08 PM	#6
tlc Tenant Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: canon city ,co,usa Posts: 86	i have decided to go with a dwarf lion and a hoovercraft fish. they need a lot less space and i think the biggest tank i can squeze into my room is about 90-110. thanks for all the help so far

06-06-2001, 07:29 PM	#7
vtec si Governor Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Denver co, USA Posts: 1,004	tlc, Good thinking! I am glad to see one who is trying to find out the right info' befor buying somthing that does not mix. My rule of thumb would be get the biggest tank that you can afford! Then pick your fish with care. JME I think the 110 would work for the two fish you just mentioned! GOOD LUCK, VTEC

06-07-2001, 04:23 PM	#9
tlc Tenant Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: canon city ,co,usa Posts: 86	a hoovercraft fish is similiar to a long horn cowfish. it stays much smaller therefore needing much less tank. its also known as a helmut or a tetrosomusgibbosus www.petwhse.com has a picture of one on there web site....

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