MBU Tank Size question + Growth Rate

[DonW]

I wanted to see what mbu owners thought.
I have the chance to possibly get a 4" mbu
Do you think the current tank would last 2 years?
Or is that a pipe dream?

My oceanic 210 is 7x2x2
FX5 Filter
Pool Filter sand bed
and plenty of light.

 

[Jenerik]

Size seems OK for the short term.

 

[labago]

I second that should be ok for awhile.

 

[rodger]

I would speculate 2 years max. Mine has grown an inch in the month I have had him. He will have a 72x72x32" in a few months. He has a 60x24x24" for now.

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[Jenerik]

The "24-inch" width is going to be the issue. A big Mbu would not be able to turn around in that width aquarium. 36-inch minimum, IMO.