Proper Tank size for permanent home?

[Water]

Would a 60 gallon be an okay permanent home? I know 75 gallon is the most ideal.. but since the only fish I'll have in the tank is my fh, would a 60 gal be okay?

 

[BIG_ONE]

60 can definitely work. But the important part is what is your tank dimensions?

 

[Chicklette]

Yes, it should work. Just keep the FH in there and that's it. But like big_one said tank dimensions do matter. Tall tanks are not as good as long ones.

 

[fobrinkle]

What is the footprint of the tank?

 

[Water]

I'm not sure on the length.. but the width and height is the same as a 75 gallon. I think the width is 18 inches and I'm not sure on the height.. The length would be a little shorter and thats about it.

 

[fobrinkle]

Not ideal but would prolly work

 

[Kalen]

Every 60 gallon I have ever seen has been 48x12x23.

 

[Water]

Every 60 gallon I have ever seen has been 48x12x23.

I think this one is called a 60 gallon breeder? I'm not sure what its called, but I did compare it to a 75 gallon side by side.

 

[Natalie]

Ok.... a 60g breeder is usually 36x18x24. Three feet of swimming space is not ideal for an adult male Flowerhorn, but it's doable. I'd still aim for a larger "permanent" home, though. Could you do a partial trade on Craigslist, get rid of the 60g and get a 75-90g? For some reason, a lot of people in my area have large tanks that they're trying to trade on CL for smaller ones. Might be an option...

 

[bonesb66]

i deffo wouldnt try and mix anything in there with it though FH can be nasty work