werdna11 Feeder Fish MFK Member Dec 16, 2014 10 2 3 Toronto, Ontario ,Canada Dec 16, 2014 #1 I am wondering if a 30"*18"*20" tank is OK for my 6" ruby red Spilo ?. Do you think he will grow much more in this tank. He seems to be very Happy!!
I am wondering if a 30"*18"*20" tank is OK for my 6" ruby red Spilo ?. Do you think he will grow much more in this tank. He seems to be very Happy!!
O Oxymus Gambusia MFK Member Mar 20, 2013 321 11 18 Freehold Dec 17, 2014 #2 Your tank is too small, to house him for life you will need 150 gallons aquarium or some thing like 60x18x24
Your tank is too small, to house him for life you will need 150 gallons aquarium or some thing like 60x18x24
D d3r Gambusia MFK Member Nov 9, 2013 159 0 16 Detroit, MI (motor city) Dec 17, 2014 #3 150gallons is a little overkill. they max at about 7"-8" in home aquariums. He'll be fine for now but 65-75gallon is what you should look for.
150gallons is a little overkill. they max at about 7"-8" in home aquariums. He'll be fine for now but 65-75gallon is what you should look for.
T tobegr Feeder Fish MFK Member Sep 3, 2014 89 8 8 montreal Dec 20, 2014 #4 Your tank is big enough(just big enough but the bigger the better) for a RRS coz this fish doesn't grow to very large size(usually less than 9 inches in aquarium)
Your tank is big enough(just big enough but the bigger the better) for a RRS coz this fish doesn't grow to very large size(usually less than 9 inches in aquarium)
SandNukka15 Goliath Tigerfish MFK Member Nov 18, 2010 2,596 1,544 179 34 Towanda PA Dec 23, 2014 #5 Your fine he prob won't get bigger then 7 7.5..... He won't reach 9 inches