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TaratronVaeVictus
11-09-2005, 8:25 PM
I've found two different "minimum" tank sizes for yellow labs: 29 gallons and 55 gallons. Assuming I'd get at most 4 labs to hopefully end up with at least 1 male and 2 females, what size minimum could I get by with?
And by get by with, I mean that the fish would be happy, healthy, unstunted, and breeding when of age. I'm not looking for the stunted oscar in the 10 gallon comparison. :eek:
Chad55
11-09-2005, 8:49 PM
I had about 5 africans in a 29 for a long time. It worked out great nobody fought and everybody grew alot. The fish were all different sizes from 1-5". I think you could get 4 in a 29. They say 12 in a 55 gal so I think it would be plenty.
Yes 29gal should be fine for four. I kept 5 in a thirty full gorwn with no problems =) If you get anymore then 5 then I would suggest a 55gal.
Taz2478
11-10-2005, 1:09 AM
same here, had 2 yellow, 2 socliofi and a zebra in a 29. caves and plants for territories.
catfish
11-10-2005, 2:55 AM
ive got 4 africans in a 29 gallon and theyre all doing fine
repair
11-10-2005, 5:41 AM
Yep they should be fine in a 29 untill they decide to spawn and then you will need a second tank for them and a third for the fry.
TaratronVaeVictus
11-11-2005, 4:05 PM
Would a 20 gallon work for a few months for three juvie yellow labs? Water changes would be 50% three times a week.
it should be, maybe have a few extra hiding places so that the can "get away" from one another if need be.
repair
11-11-2005, 4:21 PM
Would a 20 gallon work for a few months for three juvie yellow labs? Water changes would be 50% three times a week.
Once or twice a week would be fine.