Breeding Frontosa in a 90 Gallon

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jakezori

jakezori

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I have a 90 gallon and I don't plan on upgrading to a larger tank for a LONG time. I really want to breed frontosa. I am wondering if it is possible to do so in my 90 gallon. With something like 1 male and 3 females perhaps? Let me know what you think. I am especially a fan of the blue zaire mikula, but what kind of frontosa would be best for a 90?
 
You may be able to get away with 1m/3-4f in a 90g. They usually take 4 years to become mature enough to breed.
 
fallin49er;3938152; said:
What is the footprint of the tank? Standard 90? 48x18x24? I think you will be ok just make sure you have a lot of caves and hiding spots for the females to hide.
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I feel like such a noob right now... I've heard people say "footprint" so many times, but I'm not 100% sure on what you mean. Either way, yes it is a standard 90... I would most likely crowd it with flower pots.
 
bayst;3938071; said:
hmmm... sounds pretty crowded to me...
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fallin49er;3938152; said:
What is the footprint of the tank? Standard 90? 48x18x24? I think you will be ok just make sure you have a lot of caves and hiding spots for the females to hide.
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If i have not seen it with my own eyes then i would not say anything, but...

I have been looking for a local breeders around my area and seen some of their tanks. There is this one with 5 tanks

Tank #1. standard 180 with 30 plus full growth wc zaire. Yes over 30 fishes from 9-12" :WHOA:

Tank #2. standard 150 with 40 plus med fronts from 5-8" kitumbas

Tank #3. 30 gal with over 50 juvi from 1-3"

There are more inside the house but i didn't see it so no info on them.

Think or say what you want but that's what ive seen with my eyes and fries are there to proved it.
 
4 in is kinda small female and the male would be more like 6-7. I think you would have some aggression issues especially with zaire's
 
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