Red wolf - tank footprint?

[Empyreal]

Hey guys,

I recently received an opportunity to get a free tank from the friend. The tank is tall but free! the dimensions are 36 long x 24 high and 12.5in deep. I have also always wanted to keep a wolf fish. I know the hoplias genus are out of question, but what I want to know is can I pull off a single Red wolf or Erythrinus Sp. in this footpring? I know long is better than taller but these are the cards i am given. Thank you guys for the input.

 

[lix.ma14]

the size of tank would be ok for a solo red wolf for life although I recommend a tank that is at least 36 inches length x 16 inches width. Depth does not matter.

Of course the bigger the better. 40 gallon breeder tanks are the best.

 

[Empyreal]

the size of tank would be ok for a solo red wolf for life although I recommend a tank that is at least 36 inches length x 16 inches width. Depth does not matter.

Of course the bigger the better. 40 gallon breeder tanks are the best.

Dont laugh at me but isnt depth the distance from the front to the back of the tank if your looking straight at it?

 

[lix.ma14]

Dont laugh at me but isnt depth the distance from the front to the back of the tank if your looking straight at it?

depth is top of the tank to bottom of the tank.

what you are describing is width.

 

[Empyreal]

wow whole time I thought depth was front to back (as in depth-perception) and figured height was how tall it is? Well anyways according to you then my depth is 24in but the height it only 12.5in what you think?

 

[Empyreal]

So is this footprint still ok?

 

[FishOnCampus]

wow whole time I thought depth was front to back (as in depth-perception) and figured height was how tall it is? Well anyways according to you then my depth is 24in but the height it only 12.5in what you think?

In any other situation you'd be right. When I'm building something I typically refer to length, depth, height. I feel as though with aquariums, we refer to water as being some amount deep, rather than some amount tall, hence that technicality..

I agree with lix. Sounds like that footprint would be fine for a while, but you should eventually give it more space and upgrade.

 

[RampageRR]

So if I'm reading your original comment correctly, it's a 36x12.5 tank that's 24" tall from top to bottom. I don't think that tank will be a lifetime tank, but it'd be OK for a while. I've seen ery species at 12", so that would basically be hitting the absolute limit of width without any room to turn around. I'd consider a 40b (36x18) to be the minimum for a lifetime tank, although that'd be a bit on the small side for a full grown wolf (assuming it's one that hits 12"+).

Long story short, if you know you'll be upgrading to at least a 40b or 75g, your current tank would be OK for a smaller wolf to grow out.

 

[Empyreal]

So if I'm reading your original comment correctly, it's a 36x12.5 tank that's 24" tall from top to bottom. I don't think that tank will be a lifetime tank, but it'd be OK for a while. I've seen ery species at 12", so that would basically be hitting the absolute limit of width without any room to turn around. I'd consider a 40b (36x18) to be the minimum for a lifetime tank, although that'd be a bit on the small side for a full grown wolf (assuming it's one that hits 12"+).

Long story short, if you know you'll be upgrading to at least a 40b or 75g, your current tank would be OK for a smaller wolf to grow out.

Thank you, you have been extremely helpful and I thought 12.5in would be too small to turn around. I learned something new about measurements which is great! Thanks again!

 

[BuffaloPolypteridae]

+1 I grew my red out from 3 inch to 5 inch in a 30 ga now he's in the 70 up around 8 inch in the span of 6 months to give you an idea about growth rate (from 3 to 8 inch in 6 months), your tanks dimens are similar to my 30s just make sure you clean up wolves are messy! And mean, be careful w/ your fingers and tank mates.

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