Convict breeder: 40 or 65 gallon tank

[importracer]

(Thinking out load)_

I am starting a new convict breeding project........This is not my first time breeding them.........But this is my first time buying a seperate,brand new tank just for the type of fish.........There is a 40 gallon breeder for $110, and a four foot 65g gallon for $140.......Price is for tank only..............I have long tank stands I used for a 6 foot 125 and another one for a 8 foot 180, and I plan on sharing one of the stands for two tanks side by side...........Most likely I will be buying a second tank for the fry, but right now I see them staying inside with parents because of all the space they willbe having..........

Specs:\
----40g or 65g
----Convict breeder/display tank
----Pea gravel or bare?????
----Aqua Clear 70

 

[Andrew1002]

I say go with the 65. If and when you get tired of cons there are more options for tank members than a 40 breeder. And you can divide the 65 gallon tank and breed two con pairs

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[cichlid_obsessed92]

If the 65 is center braced id go with that, lots of 40 gallons sold online and Craigslist are reptile tanks that won't hold water

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[cichlid_obsessed92]

And the fry will be fine with the parents for a while you just need to be prepared for an increased bio load with that many fry

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[JOSCAR05]

65. After your done with cons you can maybe firemouths after?



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[jadedreams]

I'd say go for the 65 too, more room and more options.

 

[festaedan]

cons would do fine in a 40 for most of their life but I'm sure a pair would prefer the 65. Substrate wise, pfs or pea gravel works fine

 

[festaedan]

I'd say go for the 65 too, more room and more options.

+1

 

[importracer]

65. After your done with cons you can maybe firemouths after?



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You check out that SECRET store off of Van Ness???????????They selling breeder sized fiiremouths for $25 a pair..........Very healthy..........Thank you for suggestions everyone.......i will be eyeing the 65 more......I already have two Aqua Clear 110's doing mechanical filtration along side a DIY wet/dry filter on my 125....I might use one of these 110's to help cycle the 65.........For permanent filtration, I decided on an AqauClear 70, and maybe I might add a canister filter(RENA)........... .I decided on no substrate because I hate fry getting trapped up in the gravel........BUT, when I do buy a growout tank(soon) I will place gravel in the main CONVICT display tank.............PEACE

 

[jcm707]

You check out that SECRET store off of Van Ness???????????They selling breeder sized fiiremouths for $25 a pair..........Very healthy..........Thank you for suggestions everyone.......i will be eyeing the 65 more......I already have two Aqua Clear 110's doing mechanical filtration along side a DIY wet/dry filter on my 125....I might use one of these 110's to help cycle the 65.........For permanent filtration, I decided on an AqauClear 70, and maybe I might add a canister filter(RENA)........... .I decided on no substrate because I hate fry getting trapped up in the gravel........BUT, when I do buy a growout tank(soon) I will place gravel in the main CONVICT display tank.............PEACE

Wheres this secret store off Van Ness? San Francisco right? I've heard of it but never been able to find it.