Is this tank fine for a fahaka?

yellow · Post by **yellow** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:31 pm

Would this tank be ok to house a tetraodon lineatus (for life):

dimensions: 180cm x 50cm x 70cm ( 74" x 20" x 27" ). That makes about 160 us gallons I believe,
but the main worry that I have, is the built-in filter of 50cm x 15cm (20" x 6")

from the top it looks a bit like this:

Fahaka Man · Post by **Fahaka Man** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:41 pm

Looks fine ta me, got mine in a 20

at the moment. Hopin ta get me a 155 gal.

yellow · Post by **yellow** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:44 pm

Hmm, I mean for life, not just a temporary housing for a small fahaka

crazyforpuffs · Post by **crazyforpuffs** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:02 pm

When housing a fahaka - especially a full grown one - an important tank dimension is the depth.

You want the Fahaka to be able to turn comfortably - and 24" is the ideal for that.

Added to that is the built in filter which would cut down considerably on turning room at that end of the aquarium. The other dimensions are fine...such a nice long tank...

but I would worry about turning radius room, when he is full grown.

Bred · Post by **Bred** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:32 pm

IMO that is an excellent tank for a fahaka.
A little bit deeper (front to back) would be preferable but I think those dimensions are roomy enough for a full-grown fish.

lisalisa · Post by **lisalisa** » Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:22 pm

I think you'll do just fine with that tank. Good luck!

puffernuke · Post by **puffernuke** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:44 am

How many gallons does a fahaka need? I ask this because i have been wanting one and a lfs finally got one on their avails list.

lisalisa · Post by **lisalisa** » Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:46 am

My Fahaka is in a 125, and there's no way I'd go smaller.

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Is this tank fine for a fahaka?

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