Harlequin tusk question

[BDeVaney]

Hello, I just acquired a Harlequin Tuskfish. It is about 4 inches and supposedly about 6 years old. My tank is 45 gallons. It is the largest of my 4 fish for sure. The others are a coral beauty a midnight clown and a golden sailfin blenny. I was told he probably shouldn't get any larger so he would be fine in my tank. He is eating very well and he is very active. Is this ok to have this size fish in my tank as long as it doesn't get any bigger?

 

[TrialandError]

Um they get up to 10" big. I know I wouldn't want to live in a closet why would he.

 

[BDeVaney]

Yeah for sure. If it grows much more I will get rid of it. But for now at about 4 inches is it ok do you think?

 

[ryanlotz5]

Yah trade that guy at 4" that tank is small for him ! Sorry those are awesome fish I know I sure want one but haven't due to tank size


Sleep eat reef repeat !!!

 

[Marshall O]

I agree, even at 4" I would recommend finding it a bigger home. 125 gallon minimum IMO.

 

[BDeVaney]

I would really like to keep the fish for even just a year then maybe pass him on. At 4 inches he doesn't seem too out of place. My tank is a breeder style tank and total I have about 8.5 inches of fish. Are there any ways I might be able to tell if he is unhappy in the tank? Currently swimming around and I have lots of rock work for him to move between

 

[TrialandError]

If you think he looks "happy" now put him in a bigger tank and really see him come to life. He should be in a bigger tank.

 

[BDeVaney]

For sure I understand

 

[tigerdragon]

he will rearrange any loose rubble for you had an Australian harlequin loved that fish he was about 6" in my 180