When a fish gets too big . . . . . . .

vetteguy53081 · Apr 12, 2023

When a fish gets too big, what do you do with it?

Years ago, I traded them in to an LFS as I did not have tank space.
I do now

AydenLincoln · Apr 12, 2023

Depends on the fish and situation! But either upgrade or rehome it to a local hobbyist. Now I would like to not think about how big my pufferfish Hewbie will get he’s so cute and little now.

blaxsun · Apr 12, 2023

I haven't run into this yet, but my LFS takes in consignment fish that have either outgrown their tanks or need to be re-homed. All the consignment fish I've got have been fantastic purchases.

j.falk · Apr 12, 2023

vetteguy53081 · Apr 12, 2023

blaxsun said:
I haven't run into this yet, but my LFS takes in consignment fish that have either outgrown their tanks or need to be re-homed. All the consignment fish I've got have been fantastic purchases.

They’re the best- used to our foods, water and captivity

i cant think · Apr 12, 2023

vetteguy53081 said:
When a fish gets too big, what do you do with it?

Years ago, I traded them in to an LFS as I did not have tank space.
I do now

I’ll either trade them into the LFS or rehome them to local hobbyists. I have yet to run into this situation as whilst some of my fish are in the 6-7” range, they’re all rather tender in my 4’ tank.
It’s like with coral, when mine get too big I’ll start intentionally fragging them instead of taking the accidental frag every so often.

bakbay · Apr 12, 2023

The Tang Police might bust me soon since the Sailfin, Naso, and Blue tangs are getting too big for a 3’ cube tank! It’s partly intentional to justify a mega tank one of these days. Wish me luck! ha

Gumbies R Us · Apr 12, 2023

Fish gets too big? Time for a new tank is what I say

bakbay · Apr 12, 2023

Gumbies R Us said:
Fish gets too big? Time for a new tank is what I say

So true, I've been contemplating that idea for more than a year now. My personal problem: I don't have space in the current kitchen area for a bigger tank, unless I'm willing to do a complete kitchen remodel. However, I do have a massive, dedicated space in the garage that can support multiple huge tanks. Currently, the RS250 is down there. Additionally, it has a couch, fridge, microwave, TV, full shower, and gym equipment. I really don't need anything else! One potential challenge: the family might file a "Missing Persons" report since they will never see me again!

A divorce might cost more than a dream tank so that's been holding me back!

Sharkbait19 · Apr 12, 2023

Subliminal · Apr 12, 2023

Thats my plan:

90 gallon tank...babies that will be giants

Bigger tank...giants...we'll see.

OrchidMiss · Apr 12, 2023

Jello, the Niger trigger in my 55g, has just about outgrown that tank and is going to be making the short commute into my 110g.
Not so much that he's gotten too large for the tank (though, he really has), however, he's gotten a bit too bossy for such a little tank and has kept my new dusky wrasse hiding in the sand for far too long.

Nano_Man · Apr 12, 2023

Set up bigger tank or back to the LFS . All depends if I love the fish that’s getting too big

exnisstech · Apr 12, 2023

I haven't had to rehome any due to size. I typically don't bring fish in that I know will outgrow my tanks. My vlamingi may have been one exception (my Gal really wanted it) but I lost it to velvet. Truth be told I probably would have set up a new tank. I have been wanting to step up to an 8ft x 30" tank anyway.

Dbichler · Apr 12, 2023

The answer is always upgrade and if you don’t plan on upgrading don’t buy that fish.

legalizedreefer · Apr 12, 2023

blaxsun said:
I haven't run into this yet, but my LFS takes in consignment fish that have either outgrown their tanks or need to be re-homed. All the consignment fish I've got have been fantastic purchases.

I’ve got a Sweetlips coming your way in 1-2 years

blaxsun · Apr 12, 2023

legalizedreefer said:
I’ve got a Sweetlips coming your way in 1-2 years

Haha.

DIYreefer · Apr 12, 2023

Ugh, this is a topic that I've been trying to avoid/deny lately. My naso tang is getting rather large (maybe 9") and as such, is likely going to start feeling pretty cramped in my 125 soon. She doesn't give me any reason to believe that there are any issues currently, but she's a big girl that's just getting bigger. So I suppose that a tank upgrade is in my future. My lfs is in the process of setting up a red sea 1000... it's a nice tank. The dimensions are just about perfect for the spot I have picked out for a larger tank, so I may go that route sometime this year.

Still have some homework to do, though. I've seen plenty of bad reviews on the red sea aquariums. In fact, the reason my lfs is setting up the new one is because the seams started splitting on the old one they had (not sure which model it was, but it was 6' long). My buddy that owns the lfs says that issue has been sorted out and that there shouldn't be any problems with the newer tanks and stands. I must admit, they are beautiful aquariums and I really like that it's basically turn key with the tank, stand, and sump(s) all included.

Edit: my answer to the question is that I upgrade to an appropriate tank, lol.

vetteguy53081 · Apr 12, 2023

DIYreefer said:
Ugh, this is a topic that I've been trying to avoid/deny lately. My naso tang is getting rather large (maybe 9") and as such, is likely going to start feeling pretty cramped in my 125 soon. She doesn't give me any reason to believe that there are any issues currently, but she's a big girl that's just getting bigger. So I suppose that a tank upgrade is in my future. My lfs is in the process of setting up a red sea 1000... it's a nice tank. The dimensions are just about perfect for the spot I have picked out for a larger tank, so I may go that route sometime this year.

Still have some homework to do, though. I've seen plenty of bad reviews on the red sea aquariums. In fact, the reason my lfs is setting up the new one is because the seams started splitting on the old one they had (not sure which model it was, but it was 6' long). My buddy that owns the lfs says that issue has been sorted out and that there shouldn't be any problems with the newer tanks and stands. I must admit, they are beautiful aquariums and I really like that it's basically turn key with the tank, stand, and sump(s) all included.

Edit: my answer to the question is that I upgrade to an appropriate tank, lol.

At 9" which is the same size as mine, may be time for a 300g tank