BP Tank Size?

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Thanks for the help guys, sounds like I'm good specially then. Are BP known to have a lot of problems? I'm kind of trying to decide where I am on this side of the debate. I really like the looks of BPs, but I don't like the idea of supporting something if it truly is harmful to the animal itself. I have heard that many young BP don't survive, is that true?

Please don't make this a BP debate. I have read the other debate, but I would just like to have my question answered. Thanks. :)
 
BPs are prone to Swim bladder problems. Sometimes they have trouble competing for food. If its the only fish in there that shouldn't be a problem
 
FishFreak95 said:
BPs are prone to Swim bladder problems. Sometimes they have trouble competing for food. If its the only fish in there that shouldn't be a problem
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Thanks for the info!

MN_Nice said:
Ha,TC.. Did you join Monster due to Minnesota forum drama?. I did :)
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Actually, I haven't really been on the forum! Maybe just once. ;)


Any other thoughts?
 
I would do a blood parrot only tank. I haven't seen a bp get much bigger than 6 inches a good diet and proper filtration with regular water changes you should have no problem. A nice fish lots of personality
 
I have 4 BP's, all of them are over the 6" mark, the 2 largest ones are 8" and 9" and have no issues competing for food with my equally sized Severums (they actually push the severums out of the way). A 45 should be OK for 1 BP but a 4ft tank would be better, especially if you want to keep other fish with it.
 
I have seen people putting 7 inch BPs into a 20L, so 45 should be enough. Keep the water clean and they'll be happy.
 
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