a question for people with good triggerfish knowledge

Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by bkh27, Feb 27, 2011.

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  1. bkh27

    bkh27 Plankton

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    I have about a 5" picasso and its been about 4 days, he hasnt eating yet. is it a bad idea that he is in a 55 gallon tank? i need to know soon so i can get him back to the lfs asap if its a problem for him. Thanks
     
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  2. Strickland_673

    Strickland_673 Fire Shrimp

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    he will definently outgrow a 55, most site that i've looked at say 75g at a bare minimum! just my .02
     
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  3. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    a 5 inch fish in a 55 thats only been set up 2 weeks is not a good idea
    especially when there are other residents in there (Eel) adding to the bio load

    and I agree with Strickland in that it will outgrow the tank
    and in fact at 5 inches its already probably to large for that tank IMHO

    get a picture up, its much easier to get perspective when looking at an image


    Steve
     
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