max size of a leopoldi?

[kido]

guys, what's the maximum size of a leopoldi? i've read they grow to just about 15" disc diameter but i've heard some say they've seen some at 24" disc diameter so its a little bit confusing

 

[gman]

I believe they get to 30+" in diameter

 

[T1KARMANN]

females get bigger than males i have seen a 20inch female so i think they can grow to 24inch easy

i think the males would max out at around 20inch

 

[Miles]

i've read they grow to just about 15" disc diameter

Yeah maybe in an 18" wide tank, and then die a week later!

They get big.. I agree with the 30"+ statement.. Someone will have more precise info here soon..

 

[rayman]

the largest female leo here in germany is 28"
two others were 24" and 26" but both died two years ago

 

[Zoodiver]

I've had two that reached 25" (both female).

 

[AroW]

they do get large, but the large ones that Ive seen don't move much as compared to younger ones so I am not sure how big a tank you would need. The big rays mostly just sit in one place

 

[kido]

thanks for the replies guys

 

[redtailfool]

Aqualog has them up to 40 cm , which would be roughly 16 inches. But its safe to say they will hit up to 18 inches.

 

[kody1192]

they get very big. like said above they will reach about 24" and up. so if you plan on getting one make sure you got a big tank