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Is this tank fine for a fahaka?
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:31 pm
by yellow
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:
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:41 pm
by Fahaka Man
Looks fine ta me, got mine in a 20
at the moment. Hopin ta get me a 155 gal.
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 6:44 pm
by yellow
Hmm, I mean for life, not just a temporary housing for a small fahaka
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 7:02 pm
by crazyforpuffs
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.
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 8:32 pm
by Bred
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.
Posted: Fri Jan 06, 2006 9:22 pm
by lisalisa
I think you'll do just fine with that tank. Good luck!
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:44 am
by puffernuke
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.
Posted: Tue Jan 10, 2006 10:46 am
by lisalisa
My Fahaka is in a 125, and there's no way I'd go smaller.