marine betta (comet)

[pussycat]

how large does a marine betta get as an adult? i am reading about it in m. palleta's book but it doesnt mention size.

thanks,

pussycat

[VoodooChild]

16 cm total length (that's with the tail). So, what is it, 2.4 cm per inch? Probably around 9". Awesome show fish.

[pussycat]

so, that would make it too large for my 75g tank, right?

pussycat

[VoodooChild]

Eh. They're not too active, and 9" certainely is within the limits. I'd go for it. Just make sure that your skimmer is good and keep an eye on your nitrates as he gets larger.

[Ray Pollett]

Understand a marine betta eats shrimp and small fish.

Ray

[pussycat]

yikes, cant have that! any suggestions for a larger bodied fish that will fit in with peaceful fish? and be reef safe at the same time?

thanks

[Ray Pollett]

Originally posted by pussycat
yikes, cant have that! any suggestions for a larger bodied fish that will fit in with peaceful fish? and be reef safe at the same time?

thanks

What other fish do you have or plan to have in the 75?

Ray

[pussycat]

i have a royal gramma in QT now. i plan on getting 3? lemon gobies next. perhaps a firefish, a yellow-headed jawfish, and a percula clownfish. i would really like to have a hippo tang, but several people have dissuaded that choice. would like some rounder, colorful fish to add last.

any suggestions would be appreciated,

thanks

pussycat

[Ray Pollett]

Originally posted by pussycat
i have a royal gramma in QT now. i plan on getting 3? lemon gobies next. perhaps a firefish, a yellow-headed jawfish, and a percula clownfish. i would really like to have a hippo tang, but several people have dissuaded that choice. would like some rounder, colorful fish to add last.

any suggestions would be appreciated,

thanks

pussycat

A 75 is big enough in my opinion for a yellow tang or an Atlantic Blue Tang ( Acanthurus coeruleus).

Ray

[pussycat]

many thanks,

pussycat