Anyone ever had a Lookdown?

[tannersmith200]

Hey guys
I just bought a 160 gallon bowfront tank and I am trying to come up with a stocking list.
I really like Lookdowns, they look incredible. Has anyone had experience keeping these fishes? I would really like to know more about them. Would a 16o gallon even be big enough?
thanks guys for the replys

 

[mie]

160 would be the minimum, They get about 12 to 15 inches, they are not reef safe and are a schooling fish. They are also best housed with fish there same size.

 

[smartorl]

I wouldn't even consider lookdowns for a home tank. They are huge, openwater fish, they like to school with their own kind. They are most often seen in large commercial aquarium exhibits.

 

[fishkid13]

Originally Posted by smartorl
http:///forum/post/3173284
I wouldn't even consider lookdowns for a home tank. They are huge, openwater fish, they like to school with their own kind. They are most often seen in large commercial aquarium exhibits.
+1
I have seen baby lookdowns and they are still to big for a 160 when you include the shoal to make them feel safe. If you add another 1 infront of the 160 then yes.

 

[cranberry]

Agreed..... waaaaaaay too big for a 160 or any standard large tank.

 

[juniors04]

I got one hes about 10 inches. Great fish! He will eat any fish that fits in his mouth. in a 160 i dont know how he would do maybe if u gut a real small one. Mine is doing fine but than again my tank is 8 feet long. Good luck.

 

[eric b 125]

theres two in a display at a lfs around here. the display is a 10' long 500 gallon beast. they seem to do pretty decent in that.