Chalk Bass minimum tank size

[zdrc]

What is the minimum tank size for a chalk bass? I've been reading online that~ 30 gallons is the minimum but as far as I can tell, they grow to the same size as Royal Gramma which is regularly suggested for 10-15 gallons.

Would a Chalk Bass be appropriate in a 12 gallon with a yellow coral goby and a tailspot blenny?

 

[SlugSnorter]

What is the minimum tank size for a chalk bass? I've been reading online that~ 30 gallons is the minimum but as far as I can tell, they grow to the same size as Royal Gramma which is regularly suggested for 10-15 gallons.

Would a Chalk Bass be appropriate in a 12 gallon with a yellow coral goby and a tailspot blenny?

I would say no.

 

[zdrc]

I would say no.

Good to know.

For consistencies sake, would you say that the 12 gallon is too small for a Royal Gramma too?

 

[SlugSnorter]

Good to know.

For consistencies sake, would you say that the 12 gallon is too small for a Royal Gramma too?

yes. although the size of a fish isn't a perfect determinant for its tank size

 

[vtecintegra]

I wouldn't put anything in 12g. My chalk bass tends to use about 2 foot x 2 foot (~50g).

 

[zdrc]

yes. although the size of a fish isn't a perfect determinant for its tank size

Yeah, I was under the impression that Royal Gramma and Chalk Bass were pretty similar in their behavior too (apart from the fact that royal gramma can't be housed in groups).

I wouldn't put anything in 12g. My chalk bass tends to use about 2 foot x 2 foot (~50g).

I'd like a bigger tank too, but apartment living and regular moving makes that hard. I may upgrade to ~35 gal AIO sometime in the next year (I like the look of the waterbox 35.2 AIO). Would you think that would be sufficient for a chalk bass? Have you kept them in a group? They're supposed to be a pretty amicable fish.

 

[Acros]

Chalk bass get surprisingly big. I have seen many that were 2+”. Georgia aquarium has a few displays with gorgeous looking chalk bass. They are calm fish and prefer to be in groups.

 

[zdrc]

Chalk bass get surprisingly big. I have seen many that were 2+”. Georgia aquarium has a few displays with gorgeous looking chalk bass. They are calm fish and prefer to be in groups.

According to FishBase, the maximum length of Chalk Bass is 8 cm, identical to the maximum measured length of Royal Gramma. This is about 3" so definitely 2+" is possible. I wonder if people are a bit misled about the minimum tank size for Royal Gramma.