Dovii tank size

[Steve1974]

Hello I have a 40 cm male dovii in a 120 gallon 4x2x2 aquarium with a Aqua one 2700 canister filter and 2 big air stones in a empty tank he is in the tank alone, he looks happy and eats well, is this tank good enough??

 

[Wharf]

Unfortunately, most hobbyist believe 300g minimum for life. No experience myself, but I have seen the question answered many times. This is why I have never kept one yet. No room for a 300g

 

[Hybridfish7]

The world record dovii is 32"

 

[jjohnwm]

The tank is 3x as long as he is, and only 1.5x his length in width. He is a heavily-built actively swimming fish, not some inert lump of a catfish or long skinny eel-like thing. And he has much growing yet to do.

I think you already know the answer.

 

[jjohnwm]

Actually, this is second thread within only a few hours that you have started asking the same question...and have gotten similar responses. Perhaps a third time will be the charm?

 

[Ogertron3000]

It will be alright for a little bit longer but you will need to upgrade very soon, the adult fish will be half the length of the tank eventually which isnt suitable for it unfortunately.
I have the same size tank and have considered pushing sizing to the edge too but your fish is going to be much too big for your current tank.

 

[Caperguy99]

Guapato Mel offers his suggested tank size for Parachromis Dovii at ~500 gallons to reach their full potential. I think he’s kept them for decades very successfully.

However, I’ve seen people keep them in less than that, so YMMV.