What do I do with my huge fish!

[Eddie K]

Seriously, what do I do with them?!? I have a 280 gal aquarium and they have grown to 8-10 inches long. Local big aquariums dont want them. I also cant find anyone with a big enough aquarium around me. Suggestions? I want some out because they knocking over corals and splash too much water out of aquarium. Thanks!

 

[JumboShrimp]

I would think that Craigslist with a reach around a decent size metropolitan area (e.g., “Orlando, FL”) would be good for a “Free to good home” type listing. Best wishes.

 

[lion king]

Contact your local maintenance companies, see if they have any cleints that might have the proper tank and interest in what you have.

 

[DaneGer21]

I can’t believe a public aquarium wouldn’t want them. But then again that might be a risk for them and also an added expense. It’s a shame though.

 

[Fishnut]

What kind of fish are you talking about? Any photos?

 

[328 reef]

Ohio Fish Rescue

 

[jccaclimber]

Figure out who in your area has a huge tank. Post a free to a (larger established) home on the page of your nearest large club if you can't sell them there. Honestly your tank is already larger than most. With patience you can probably also find someone willing to trade you juveniles of the same species for yours.
Alternatively, glue down your corals and get some lids/edge strips to cut down on the splashing (or find an excuse to get a bigger tank).

 

[MombasaLionfish]

What kind of fish are you talking about? Any photos?

+1

 

[Mastiffsrule]

Good evening

Everyone relax, I’m sure he meant using an acclimation box first

The fish rescue seems interesting. Never heard of anything like that, other than game fish.

I’m interested in what fish as well. Post on forums here or local clubs maybe

 

[Warderkous]

Seriously, what do I do with them?!? I have a 280 gal aquarium and they have grown to 8-10 inches long. Local big aquariums dont want them. I also cant find anyone with a big enough aquarium around me. Suggestions? I want some out because they knocking over corals and splash too much water out of aquarium. Thanks!

Where are you located

 

[4FordFamily]

What kind of fish?

 

[vetteguy53081]

request #159 - what kind of fish??
Some of us have monster tanks and would be happy to place them in our tanks UNLESS they look like this:

 

[Jpconer]

I'm in Tampa area if that helps...what kinds of fish?

 

[328 reef]

Good evening

Everyone relax, I’m sure he meant using an acclimation box first

The fish rescue seems interesting. Never heard of anything like that, other than game fish.

I’m interested in what fish as well. Post on forums here or local clubs maybe

look up Ohio fish Rescue on Utube.

 

[Shooter6]

Ohio fish rescue is freshwater only, no freshwater corals ,so the op fish are not going to go to ohio fish rescue

 

[Shooter6]

Op should post a list of the fish they are trying to rehome !

 

[EmptyWallet]

Be careful of 'free to good home' listings, some bozo might put them in a tank much smaller than yours to save a buck..

 

[freshy&salty]

Why has no one suggested a 2nd tank? (Did i miss it?)
Problem solved. You grew an excuse to need one. Lucky.

 

[jccaclimber]

Why has no one suggested a 2nd tank? (Did i miss it?)
Problem solved. You grew an excuse to need one. Lucky.

You did miss it, but it’s still a good idea. I’m all for enabling within reason.

 

[Eva Rose]

As stated post your list here first - already interest has been shown. You can also post in “Large Aquarium” subforum.

If still no takers, contact some vendors. They get special requests for show size fish for large tanks.