CLOWN KNIFE TANK SIZE

[shaolinfox30]

Hello.

I have an 18" clown knife in a 125g by himself. Anyone have an idea if this tank size is unacceptably small for him? If so what would be a good minimum enclosure?

Thanks, D

 

[keepinfish]

well if he is 18" now his tank is 18...right?

he need atleast 24" right now.

 

[shaolinfox30]

His tank is 6ft long 18"W & 18"H
I just measured him again & he seem to be between 17" & 18" L

 

[barrakooda]

what keepinfish is saying is that the tank needs to be wide enough for the clown knife to turn around comfortably

 

[benzjamin13]

A 180g is probably a minimum tank size for these guys.

 

[shaolinfox30]

Thank you! I would rather that he be happy & give him up, then feel cramped in my tank.
I'll probably post him in the classified section for sale or possible trade.

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

any chance for it to go in another tank? a 180 perhaps

 

[cl0wn knife]

ya get the 180 u could add other fish i with it plus a 180 starts 2 let u keep the bigger boys =p

 

[shaolinfox30]

OK here's the thing, I live in a small place w/ 6 cats, the 125, a 55L reef, 50gal planted community tank & a 5.5 gal planted. If I could get a good deal on a 180 and convince myself to make room/omit another tank then it just might work.
I really don't want to lose him.

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

OK here's the thing, I live in a small place w/ 6 cats, the 125, a 55L reef, 50gal planted community tank & a 5.5 gal planted. If I could get a good deal on a 180 and convince myself to make room/omit another tank then it just might work.
I really don't want to lose him.

Is it an option to sell off the other tanks and then get yourself the 180 (or more) in its place?