tank foot print for fahaka

[kzimmerman]

So there was a little debate on another thread. I stated that I like to have 2x fish length in depth, and 4x long. Somebody else (sorry dude I can't remember your handle) thought that the tank was unnecessarily big at 36x72. Then it occurred to me that nobody has tanks this size, but there are plenty of fahakas in the world. So the question would be, is a 24" deep tank really enough?
We concluded that it was a matter of personal opinion mostly.

 

[krichardson]

You should tag the fellow that you were going back and forth with so he can come on and share his thoughts.

 

[Krismo962]

FahakaPapa

 

[krichardson]

FahakaPapa

That's the guy lol.

 

[kzimmerman]

Well I'm glad somebody has a memory!

 

[krichardson]

It ain't what it used to be lol!

 

[TwoHedWlf]

FahakaPapa

Every time I see his name I wonder if he's Maori.

 

[FahakaPapa]

Every time I see his name I wonder if he's Maori.

Sorry but who or what is Maori? lol My tank is 40" long x 30" wide x 32" deep. Makes for about 166 gallons. I apologize for not replying earlier, but I was away all weekend. I find my tank plenty big for my Fahaka. Lots of swimming room. I just don't think anything bigger is required. Now if we start talking about an MBU, it's a different story. But my fish is almost 12 years old (pretty sure finished growing) and is only about 11-12". I know it's a female because she has covered the tank in eggs a time or two.

 

[FahakaPapa]

Thought I’d add a photo.

 

[krichardson]

Sorry but who or what is Maori? lol My tank is 40" long x 30" wide x 32" deep. Makes for about 166 gallons. I apologize for not replying earlier, but I was away all weekend. I find my tank plenty big for my Fahaka. Lots of swimming room. I just don't think anything bigger is required. Now if we start talking about an MBU, it's a different story. But my fish is almost 12 years old (pretty sure finished growing) and is only about 11-12". I know it's a female because she has covered the tank in eggs a time or two.

Interesting,what became of the eggs,did she eat them or did you remove them?