Hello all, quick question.
Would a L84xH30xW30 or maybe if I can a L84xH30xW36 tank be ok to keep a mabu in with some community fish, not decided what other fish yet.
Always wanted to look after a mabu and would get the little 1 as a baby.
Please any thoughts or suggestions.
Thank you.
Mabu tank?
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Re: Mabu tank?
I would go with the 2nd choice, since they can easily grow to 30".
Read this: http://www.thepufferforum.com/forum/vie ... f=56&t=150
Read this: http://www.thepufferforum.com/forum/vie ... f=56&t=150
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Re: Mabu tank?
Yeah I can fit the second measurement tank in, but that's the biggest tank I can house.
Will it be fair to put a mabu in there or should I give up on my mabu dream?.
Will it be fair to put a mabu in there or should I give up on my mabu dream?.
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Re: Mabu tank?
It's definitely the smallest I'd recommend keeping one in. Did you read that article about the kind of filtration recommended?
Here's another article: http://www.thepufferforum.com/forum/lib ... mbuforyou/
Here's another article: http://www.thepufferforum.com/forum/lib ... mbuforyou/
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Re: Mabu tank?
Hi!
Just wanted to say have fun with you new puffer when you collect him/her
Also, I am sure folks here have seen this link but to a noob like me, it was cool! http://www.ifocas.org/calculator.htm
I was curious to the volume of the tank you are describing, so I put the dimensions you gave into the calculator to see how big the tank is. 392.74 US gallons!
Now I can translate all these LxHxW posts I see and get a better picture of what people are talking about.
Just wanted to say have fun with you new puffer when you collect him/her
Also, I am sure folks here have seen this link but to a noob like me, it was cool! http://www.ifocas.org/calculator.htm
I was curious to the volume of the tank you are describing, so I put the dimensions you gave into the calculator to see how big the tank is. 392.74 US gallons!
Now I can translate all these LxHxW posts I see and get a better picture of what people are talking about.
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Re: Mabu tank?
Just consider that is gross volume. Net volume will be much lower. If you can provide the filtration needed for this monster then perhaps give it a shot. However you might find yourself wishing for more space for him once fully grown.
It's amazing how easy maintenance is. If done regularly and thoroughly