Fox face in 29 gallon long

[Foxfacelover]

Hello I'm new to marine. I would like to know if a juvenile fox face could be kept in a 29 gallon tank(with 10 gallon refugium)

 

[DustyReefer]

You need to keep two things in mind with foxfaces. First is they are fairly active swimmers and require ample swimming room, and second they grow REALLY fast. I personally would not put one in a 29 regardless of size, because even if it does fit in the tank when you first get it, it'll outgrow it extremely fast. That is to say that there even is an appropriate sized foxface for a 29 gallon tank.

 

[MimicOcto8]

He's right

 

[Foxfacelover]

You need to keep two things in mind with foxfaces. First is they are fairly active swimmers and require ample swimming room, and second they grow REALLY fast. I personally would not put one in a 29 regardless of size, because even if it does fit in the tank when you first get it, it'll outgrow it extremely fast. That is to say that there even is an appropriate sized foxface for a 29 gallon tank.

Hmm ok thanks

 

[rssjsb]

Agree with Dusty Reefer. Am only posting to say that a foxface small enough to "fit" into a 29 won't make a very good display even in the short term. These fish tend to be very skittish and in small tanks will be too stressed to be out in the open much.

 

[DustyReefer]

The only ones Ive ever seen that would be "small enough" for a 29 is ive seen tiny 1" foxfaces before. But the problem I see with that is they just grow so fast you would only have him for a couple months at best before he more than outgrew it. You said you were new to marine aquariums, and your starting out with a biocube, which is a good starter for most new to the hobby. Probably best that you get the hang of it a little more, and just work towards an upgraded sized tank. I can tell by you username that you like foxefaces haha, so just do your research and build up to starting a tank that can house one long term, and give them their optimal environment. If there is anything Iv'e learned through my experience with this hobby it is don't overwhelm yourself too early, it will just discourage you when things don't work out. Just take things slow, and ask lots of questions.