Do i need a bigger tank for it to grow

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Jack Dempsey
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By the way, how big do Tigrinus usually get in captivity.
Currently, it is measured at 17inches.
I have it in my 180 gallon and i want to know if i need a bigger tank for it to grow more.
Or can it continue to grow regardless of tank size????

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lophius

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mine grew to 18" in an 18" wide tank - no probs - until it died (nothing to do with the size of the tank) - it was a really steady fish -

I would go with at least a 2ft wide tank though for comfort - I've never seen one bigger than 22" in captivity.

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Fire Eel
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As long as you keep the water clean it WILL grow no matter what tank size it only affects the size of a fish when its in extremely cramped conditions or the water quality is very poor and the fish gets stunted

Tigs will stay under 24'' i think
 
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