S sic0198 Fish Herder Joined Aug 17, 2006 Messages 1,062 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Dec 22, 2008 #1 Is a 29 gallon big enough for these?
L loachman Fish Addict Joined Feb 3, 2007 Messages 946 Reaction score 0 Points 0 Dec 23, 2008 #2 They can get to be 9-10", so no 29gal is too small. You're looking at something on the 75 gal size range for a fish that long.
They can get to be 9-10", so no 29gal is too small. You're looking at something on the 75 gal size range for a fish that long.
Colin_T Fish Guru Supporting Member ⭐ Joined Jan 26, 2008 Messages 41,873 Reaction score 26,331 Points 113 Location Perth, WA Dec 23, 2008 #3 although weather loaches can get to 8 or 9 inches, they are slim fish that hide a lot. Any tank that is 3ft or longer will be fine for some.
although weather loaches can get to 8 or 9 inches, they are slim fish that hide a lot. Any tank that is 3ft or longer will be fine for some.
Inchworm Li'l Ole Fish Lady Joined Aug 31, 2003 Messages 19,720 Reaction score 16 Points 38 Location New York Dec 23, 2008 #4 Weather loaches are great fun to watch but the are fast swimmers and sometimes get very active. The longer the tank is the better, but I'd give one a try in a 29 gallon.
Weather loaches are great fun to watch but the are fast swimmers and sometimes get very active. The longer the tank is the better, but I'd give one a try in a 29 gallon.
