How big of a peacock bass in a 125 gallon? 150?

[TimTheBadass]

Tim-quick question how many people on this forum alone do you think keep fish in which the width is smaller than the fish? Let me rititerate we are not talking about Submarines here-the fish can still turn and live comfortably-How do I know-I have had Dovii and Umbee in my 240 gallon for years and never had problems-same goes with P. Bass that I have had in my 125 gallon tank And your point is a little odd what is the big difference between an 18 inch wide tank and a 24 inch wide tank -6 inches-Wow! what a world of difference.

Sure they'll live but can I ask how big are your dovii and umbee. I pressume the tank is 24" wide. I doubt your fish are bigger than that but if they are I need to see pics. All I'm saying is if you can give them the space do it. I will never agree with keeping a fish in a tank thinner than their length though. I'm most likely going to put my cichla in a 30" wide tank but if I can afford a 3ft wide I will get one.

 

[shamrock]

kuso-did you read my post correctly? that is not what I am saying I think you are putting words in my mouth-go back and read what I originally put and you might have a better understanding

 

[shamrock]

Tim-you have a good point -yes I do agree in the long run it is better to have a width larger than the fish but you can still get away with for example putting a 14 inch Oscar in a 55 gallon tank-but I can tell your the type of person who wants your fish to be as comfortable as possible and I commend that. Great points by many on this forum!

 

[shamrock]

kuso-fyi Width and Overall size of a fish is a touchy topic-I personally believe a 20 inch P. Bass would be fine in a 18 inch wide tank-we are not talking about submarines here-it is not like the fish can't bend-now if you want to put a 30 plus inch Arowana in a tank that is 18 inches wide then the fish will be very uncomfortable and probably die. I think we have to use good judgement and base it on the fishes level of energy-A lot of people put Oscars in a 55 gallon and it works cause their level of energy is low-the same can't be said for a fish like an Arowana that is in constant movement.