how fast do fish grow?

Phishy · 02-14-2008, 10:46 AM

How quickly til they reach adult size?

I had a 3.5" hippo tang and for about a year and didn't seem to grow much, ate good, lot of room in the tank.

Do they reach full size eventually?

Will they die of old age before they do?

This is relating to my restocking that is coing up, ammonia and nitrite have hit 0.

frankandmaura · 02-14-2008, 10:53 AM

That is a good question...

I had a Hippo in my 125 gal and it seemed to be growning, but VERY slowly...it was fat and ate well and was in a sufficient tank...any thoughts?

raskal311 · 02-14-2008, 12:38 PM

It’s probably relative to your tank size and feeding habit.ffice

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Phishy · 02-14-2008, 01:16 PM

Did a few searches and here is some tidbits

If you cut down feedings growth will slow, tht makes alot of sense, if they pig out they will grow quicker.

and from aquarium pros...

The growth rate of all of the fish in an aquarium slows as the population reaches the oxygen limits of the environment. Each fish also limits the growth of the other fish by secreting growth-limiting hormones (GLH) into the water, which explains why some fish grow more rapidly than others.

Phishy · 02-14-2008, 01:22 PM

also read about making the water with less salinity because the energy use for osmolaity is not needed as much. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2007/6/fish