Final tank size/width for Bluegill

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How wide should the final tank be for an adult female Bluegill?

Is it 2 times the length of the fish? Or three? Or more?

Assuming she ends up 8-10", would a 24" wide tank be enough?
 
The most you can get....., the minimum being a little more than the max length of the Bluegill (unless its a growout tank), but for the tank to be comfortable at least 2x the length is what I was told. Certain strains of Bluegill with the right climate and diet can get to 14 inches length. What are your other dimensions on the 24in. wide?
 
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