Blue Hipppo?

[tmy880]

Why does this sight suggest this:
Size: 1-2 inches
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Pellet, Flake, Greens
Origin: Indian Ocean
Acclimation Time: 4+ hours
Minimum Tank Size: 40 gallons
Coral Safe: Yes
Invertebrate Safe: Yes
if the minimum tank size is 40 gallons?
I have a 65 gallon and a small blue hippo and he seems to be fine?
You wouldnt think this sight would sell a fish that is meant to be in a larger tank. I know that they need open water to fell comfortable but???????

 

[dogstar]

First and formost, this site wants to sell fish...period.
Do you think Blue Hippos stay small forever ?
Mine is nearly 7 inches.....

 

[microview]

How long does it take a fish like a hippo to go from 1-2" to 7"? Are they like many fish and size according to their surroundings?? In nature, are they roamers or do they tend to stay tight to structure???

 

[dogstar]

I have had mine for over 5 years ( always in a six foot tank ) but it grew quicker when it was younger.....its always on the move, cruising the whole tank and mostly out in the open area away from the rock work.

 

[microview]

How big when you first introduced it to your tank?

 

[dogstar]

about 2 1/2 "

 

[ophiura]

It is important to remember, as Dogstar points out, they are trying to sell fish.
Now not being a card carrying member of the tang police, I would say that a smaller tank WITHOUT A BUNCH OF OTHER FISH is a good place to get these tiny hippo tangs established before throwing them into a tank with much larger fish. But there is no way they would be able to stay in that system long term, nor would I put them in with a lot of other fish.

 

[eggs]

I put a small Blue Hippo in a 55g for a year, then it went into a 180g.
It does grow quick within the first year or so, after that?.
Smaller tank ok at first, but plan for a larger one or trade the fish.