red devil ok in a 75 gal???

[Peackockbasslove]

Hi everyone would a male red devil be ok in a 75 gal the has been cycling with some african cichlids for about a month now but is a 75 bowfront too small for a red devil??? Any and all input is welcome thx

 

[Stanzzzz7]

Yes it is really,males can grow anywhere from 12 to about 16 inches.

 

[GamerChick5567]

If he is still a baby then you might be able to keep him in there temporarily as you set up a big giant tank.

 

[Rio Kaiju]

If you have a true red devil - a 75 is ok - a 180 is better.

 

[Adhlc]

A female would be okay, not ideal by any means, but she'd be comfortable for a little while. I'd recommend a 125+ gallon for a long term home.

If it's a male - no. A 125 -180 gallon tank would be the minimum for them.

 

[Fish on Fire]

The devil is completely fine in that 75 if you're keeping it solo. Bigger is always better, but it's completely fine to be kept in a 75.

Now, it's a different story if you plan to have tankmates with it.

 

[heavyhitter]

Ive kept a 12-13" male Midas solo in a 75 for many years. He was boisterous and intolerant of anything else, be it a fish, hand, gravel vac, you name it. He was very active and happy. Just had to keep up on water changes.

I had him in 125 downstairs and he seemed less happy, I really think he wanted to be upstairs with the family and TV in the living room. He was truly a "wet pet" and would play with ping pong balls.

 

[AstroGuard]

Hi all.

I've got a male Red Devil in a 75 also.. I know he needs a bigger home and I was wondering if I could put him in a 240 with a 5 inch Dovii. Would that work for awhile?

Cheers heaps!

 

[Stanzzzz7]

Very risky move in my opinion.
I would not try it unless you have a divider at hand.
Long term the tank is too small for the Dovii alone,let alone the two fish.

 

[AstroGuard]

Very risky move in my opinion.
I would not try it unless you have a divider at hand.
Long term the tank is too small for the Dovii alone,let alone the two fish.

Yeah, I know.. I can get a 500 in a couple months from my cousin when he upgrades.
I've put them in together a while ago and they seem to be alright.
Not sure of the Dovii sex though..