Minimum tank size for a copperband?

MarineGirl411 · 11/15/2012, 05:10 PM

I have my guy in a 180 right now and read where they can be kept in a 50 g as a minimum tank size. Is that true? I am currently going to downsize and found a really neat aquarium that is 35 inches in length, 27 inches tall, and 14 inches wide. I am not sure if this would work out. Advice needed?

lmsmith · 11/15/2012, 05:26 PM

Personally I wouldn't - I think 60-70g is better. But if there's a good pod population and especially if he takes prepared food, you could be fine. It probably depends more on your individual fish than anything.

27 inches is really tall - mine's the same and it's a massive pita because I can't reach the bottom

Reef264 · 11/15/2012, 05:28 PM

Well, Mine, back when I had it was in my 115.It just want back and forth throughout the 60" length of my tank, constantly looking for Pods, and Aptasia.I wouldn't house one in a 35" long 50g, just not enough length for it to roam.

-Ray

MarineGirl411 · 11/15/2012, 05:30 PM

My CB is my baby. He eats just about everything. He doesn't like brine shrimp, but loves squid, mysis, table shrimp, clams. I know Live Aquaria says 50 gallons is minimal, but that seems a little small to me.

lmsmith · 11/15/2012, 05:35 PM

Mmm. I tend to agree with you guys - if it was longer but shorter, it could be different. In saying that, my cb stuck to about 1/3 of my 5ft tank. He wasn't a big swimmer, but he WAS a big eater.

If he eats frozens, obviously the feeding isn't a huge concern, so I guess it's just up to you as to whenther you think he'll have enough swimming room.

DopeCantWin · 11/15/2012, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by MarineGirl411

My CB is my baby. He eats just about everything. He doesn't like brine shrimp, but loves squid, mysis, table shrimp, clams. I know Live Aquaria says 50 gallons is minimal, but that seems a little small to me.

I'm going to go tang police on this one. I just checked LiveAquaria and it is 125. I once saw an 8-9" Butterfly and I very much agree. That fish wouldn't even be able to turn around in a 50. But due to improper nutrition none of our Coppers are getting that big.

SI_rEEfer · 11/15/2012, 09:12 PM

In my opinion CBs stress very easily which often leads to shutting down and dieing. I believe there is a better probability of success in a larger aquarium that provides more "personal space" and a sense of security.

MarineGirl411 · 11/15/2012, 09:38 PM

Weird! I swore it said 50 gallons on LA earlier today. I thought that was weird. Just went and checked again and it does say 125. Hmmm. I was able to find a 100 gallon. What do you think about that? I've had him for about 5 years.

jimmy n · 11/15/2012, 10:42 PM

Let your conscience be your guide.

lmsmith · 11/16/2012, 12:07 AM

I think I would be ok with a cb in a 100, if it as eating prepared food and got along with tankmates.

11/15/2012, 05:10 PM	#1
MarineGirl411 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,583	Minimum tank size for a copperband? I have my guy in a 180 right now and read where they can be kept in a 50 g as a minimum tank size. Is that true? I am currently going to downsize and found a really neat aquarium that is 35 inches in length, 27 inches tall, and 14 inches wide. I am not sure if this would work out. Advice needed? __________________ I am a reefaholic and there is no cure. =) Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef, Cardiff Nano Seahorse tank.

11/15/2012, 05:28 PM	#3
Reef264 Where's The Reef? Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Southaven, Ms Posts: 2,098	Well, Mine, back when I had it was in my 115.It just want back and forth throughout the 60" length of my tank, constantly looking for Pods, and Aptasia.I wouldn't house one in a 35" long 50g, just not enough length for it to roam. -Ray __________________ I'd rather Die on my feet, than Live on my Knees. Current Tank Info: 150g SPS Reef, 2x250w 14k Pheonix Metal Halides w/T-5 Actinics, 2 Tunze 6095's, Tunze 7096 controller, Ozone, Precision Marine Skimmer, Reef Octopus Bio-Churn Bio Pellet Reactor, GFO & Carbon Reactor, Ozone Reactor, ATO, Reef Keeper.

11/15/2012, 05:30 PM	#4
MarineGirl411 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,583	My CB is my baby. He eats just about everything. He doesn't like brine shrimp, but loves squid, mysis, table shrimp, clams. I know Live Aquaria says 50 gallons is minimal, but that seems a little small to me. __________________ I am a reefaholic and there is no cure. =) Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef, Cardiff Nano Seahorse tank.

11/15/2012, 09:38 PM	#8
MarineGirl411 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 2,583	Weird! I swore it said 50 gallons on LA earlier today. I thought that was weird. Just went and checked again and it does say 125. Hmmm. I was able to find a 100 gallon. What do you think about that? I've had him for about 5 years. __________________ I am a reefaholic and there is no cure. =) Current Tank Info: 90 gallon reef, Cardiff Nano Seahorse tank.

11/15/2012, 05:26 PM	#2
lmsmith Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 323	Personally I wouldn't - I think 60-70g is better. But if there's a good pod population and especially if he takes prepared food, you could be fine. It probably depends more on your individual fish than anything. 27 inches is really tall - mine's the same and it's a massive pita because I can't reach the bottom

11/15/2012, 05:35 PM	#5
lmsmith Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 323	Mmm. I tend to agree with you guys - if it was longer but shorter, it could be different. In saying that, my cb stuck to about 1/3 of my 5ft tank. He wasn't a big swimmer, but he WAS a big eater. If he eats frozens, obviously the feeding isn't a huge concern, so I guess it's just up to you as to whenther you think he'll have enough swimming room.

11/15/2012, 09:12 PM	#7
SI_rEEfer Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: North Aurora, IL Posts: 132	In my opinion CBs stress very easily which often leads to shutting down and dieing. I believe there is a better probability of success in a larger aquarium that provides more "personal space" and a sense of security.

11/15/2012, 10:42 PM	#9
jimmy n Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 1,256	Let your conscience be your guide.

11/16/2012, 12:07 AM	#10
lmsmith Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 323	I think I would be ok with a cb in a 100, if it as eating prepared food and got along with tankmates.