Originally Posted by
jw1977
http:///forum/post/2885981
THe foxface is getting a little big, my lfs told me it was fine. This was before i was on the board here. How many inches should i let the foxface get before I take him back. My hippo was really really small. Is it still not suitable? I'd really like to determine where the tang goes though? If it's not the starfish what else could it be? The foxface doesn't appear to be aggressive.
Your LFS will tell you anything. A foxface grows large. A 46 is not the tank for a fish like that. It is really up to you on what you keep in your tank. It sounds like no one told you about the needs of these fish. Please research this stuff. It is not the size of the fish, it is the needs that they have, that you should consider when selecting fish. A hippo tang grows large and needs LOTS of room to swim. They are open water swimmers and will go stir crazy in a 36" tank. Not at first, but soon. It doesn't matter that the fish is tiny when you buy it. Does a puppy have LESS energy than a mature dog?
I must say that these fish can do well for awhile in a less than optimal sized tank. That is if the water parameters are right on, the tank is established, and the hobbyist knows how to tell if the fish is in discomfort.
