CBB in a 20 G?

[zanoshano]

Does anybody think a copper band butterfly could survive in a 20G? I usually see the recomendations for a 30 G. (this tank is long - 30 "...if that matters)

 

[fishcraziee]

Where did you get that they can be squeezed into a 30??? They usually grow to 7-8 inches and they need like a 55+ to be able to swim around nicely and happily. Most fish do better than what the "recomendations" are and this is another case. A thirty is way too small in my opinion. Also a 20 that's 30inches isn't all that much better... If you really want to keep one invest in a bigger tank. Well I hope that helps and doesn't hurt you or anything... Well gl with what fish you do end up keeping though!!! *SUPERSMIL*SUPERSMIL*SUPERSMIL

 

[S.Reef]

I believe it really needs 4ft of swim room.

 

[1979camaro]

it will likely starve to death before it gets big enough to be cramped...bad choice

 

[jammerz]

those little guys er tough to keep

 

[wayne]

Forget it. Not especially tough to feed (though not easy at the start), but very sensitive to shoddy water quality, plus they get biger than you think and are very active. Also the ones I've seen in US lfs's have frequently obviously taken a hammering in shipping.
Why do you want one. Aiptasia? Forget it, get something else. They don't normally touch the stuff till they get to a decent size.
This fish will look cramped in a 55