Minimum size tank for single FH

[stratelecaster]

Hello all,

It's time for me to thin the herd in my 180gal.

Many of the common(around here)species are going to the lfs for store credit but, I have a good looking ZZ FH that I want to keep.
Would a 30gal be ok long term with a filter rated for 60gals?

I know I'm not providing much info but, assume water conditions are always optimal and it will be the only fish in the tank.

I'm still new to FH's so any more info you need, I'll do my best to answer.

Best to all

 

[fobrinkle]

No. FH regularly reach 12". A 75 would be ideal

 

[ExoticGREEN]

Agree but FH reach about 12inches
A 30 gal wont cut for a fish that gets that big

 

[Experiment397]

^+1 you gonna need put him in a 75. if he is the sole fish in it

 

[azn_boy AKA fish freak]

Min size IMO is is a 55 gallon but prefer 75

 

[BIG_ONE]

As long as your not using any tanks that has a width of 13" or smaller. If you want shorter and wider tanks, best to go with breeder tanks.

 

[BIG_ONE]

Min size IMO is is a 55 gallon but prefer 75

I prefer 50 than the 55. The 55 width is a 12" or 13".

 

[stratelecaster]

Thanks all,

Gotta hunt down yet another tank...
The Mrs. is gonna kill me!
Wish me luck.
Best to all

 

[geronimo69]

I prefer 50 than the 55. The 55 width is a 12" or 13".

Prefer 50 to 55? I don't get it. I have a 55 that's 48x16x16 and a 50 that's 48x12x20...

 

[BIG_ONE]

Prefer 50 to 55? I don't get it. I have a 55 that's 48x16x16 and a 50 that's 48x12x20...

As I have mentioned, breeder tanks are useful in this situation. And a 48x16x16 is a breeder tank, not a standard tank. 48x12x20 is a 50 long and that is definitely not what you want. You don't want long tanks for flowerhorns because there is just no use for them, they will have hard time turning around in long tanks. 50 standard is 37x18x20 or 37x19x20 compare to a 55 standard 48x12x21 or 48x13x21. The width of the tank is more important than the length of the tank when it comes to flowerhorns.