I ivgonmad Feeder Fish MFK Member Mar 7, 2008 186 0 0 San Diego Mar 8, 2008 #11 would you say that my 240g 8x2x2 is inadequate for both species?
I ivgonmad Feeder Fish MFK Member Mar 7, 2008 186 0 0 San Diego Mar 8, 2008 #12 or can I sneak by without those extra 6"?
J Jim96Sc2 Feeder Fish MFK Member Jan 2, 2008 110 0 0 New York Mar 8, 2008 #13 Realistically you want a tank thats at least as large in any direction as the animal. I'd say 8x3 is a better minumum footprint.
Realistically you want a tank thats at least as large in any direction as the animal. I'd say 8x3 is a better minumum footprint.
K krj-1168 Fire Eel MFK Member Aug 25, 2006 1,645 17 68 Eastern NC Mar 8, 2008 #14 Personally I would say the 240 gallon tank would work for either species - Until they reach about 20" in length. Past 20" in length you'll need a tank that at least 30" for either species. For Coral Catsharks -actually 36" is the preferred tank width (IMO).
Personally I would say the 240 gallon tank would work for either species - Until they reach about 20" in length. Past 20" in length you'll need a tank that at least 30" for either species. For Coral Catsharks -actually 36" is the preferred tank width (IMO).