WHat size tank would i need to keep these fish?

[reef3r]

Hi, I have a 37g with a midas blenny, a mated pair of flame hawkfish, a firefish, and a clownfish. For future upgrading purposes, I would like to know what size tank I would need for those fish and 4 yellowhead jawfish and 2 banded pipefish. I was thinking 75 to 90 gallons? I want the fish to be comfortable. I have a few corals, but I really wouldn't consider it a reef. Also, no sump or skimmer. Thanks.

 

[sufunk]

None of those fish get very big so a 90g should be fine for them all long term.

 

[kau_cinta_ku]

I have heard at least 2' for every jawfish so in a 4' tank you'll prob. only get around 2 before you run into territory issues.

 

[reef3r]

I heard 1 sq foot per jawfish. =/

 

[kau_cinta_ku]

ok here it says 1-3' so you may be safe but it also states around a 6" deep sandbed also. but you can do the reading

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-03/hcs3/index.php

 

[reef3r]

I've read that before.. a few times actually. I originally planned to have a jawfish in my current tank but it died (stress related) and I was kind of upset so I jsut got other fish. But I still really want some jawfish because for the few days I had mine, it was awesome.

 

[kau_cinta_ku]

good luck, they are beautiful fish. keep us updated when you do get some though.

 

[reef3r]

Anybody else?

 

[Packersfan21]

It's best for pipefish to have a tank of their mown since they are peaceful fish that require peaceful tankmates so that they are able to hunt for pods. Minus the pipefish 75 gallons would be fine. You would have to cut it to only one or two jawfish though.

 

[reef3r]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=13104397#post13104397 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Packersfan21
It's best for pipefish to have a tank of their mown since they are peaceful fish that require peaceful tankmates so that they are able to hunt for pods. Minus the pipefish 75 gallons would be fine. You would have to cut it to only one or two jawfish though.

But my fish are peaceful fish. Probably the most aggresive of them all is the blenny, but still not aggressive by any means... just curious.

 

[kau_cinta_ku]

not so much aggressive but you will have to make sure the pipefish get food as they are slow swimmers and the faster swimmer will eat it all before the pipefish get any.

 

[Packersfan21]

Yes, but the blenny, firefish, and clownfish are active fish which may cause the pipefish to hide often.