i am gonna have about 7 or 8 Exodons in a 30 gallon breeder tank as a grow out tank (Already have a 75 waiting)and also when i get more money to buy more fish. But is there any tank mates that i could put in there besides plecos
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I own Exodons....wonderful fish...IN GENERAL in order for them to THRIVE you need a minimum of 12.....preferably 20+. Eight is not enough...you will end up with problems eventually...A heavy planted 75g+ is ideal...again this is in order for them to THRIVE NOT just survive. Do not add anything else......no pleco....think about the pleco's well being....put the pleco in another tank please....
As a grow at tank?....these fish rarely grow more than 3"'s in the aquarium.....no such thing as a grow out tank for exodons....
The most awesome set-up (in my opinion) would be a 25-50 exodons in a 75g/90g planted aquarium. You will witness incredible fish behavior.....be able to notice different personalities within the group....something that will not happen in smaller tanks or smaller groups....guranteed.
As a grow at tank?....these fish rarely grow more than 3"'s in the aquarium.....no such thing as a grow out tank for exodons....
The most awesome set-up (in my opinion) would be a 25-50 exodons in a 75g/90g planted aquarium. You will witness incredible fish behavior.....be able to notice different personalities within the group....something that will not happen in smaller tanks or smaller groups....guranteed.
as stated. they are best kept in an exodon only tank. not only will they pick at scales and eyes of their proposed tankmates, but they have been known to pick them down to the bone. (i have seen it personally)
however, even in a species only tank, they will nip at their own kind, and even do damage if not fed regularly.
however, even in a species only tank, they will nip at their own kind, and even do damage if not fed regularly.
I agree with the earlier statements about getting a larger school. With exos, the more the merrier for spreading out aggression and limiting the establishment of territories. You can still expect to lose a few here and there, but nothing too crazy.
As for tankmates, my experience has been that it depends on when the exos are added to the mix. I have had extended success (minimal fin nips and scale biting) cohabing exos with medium size cichlids, catfish, and even other characins when the exos were added later. However, I have found it difficult to add new fish into an exo tank. It seems like once they are established, any new additions are viewed as food.
Personally, I find a heavily stocked species tank the most exciting and rewarding method for keeping exos.
As for tankmates, my experience has been that it depends on when the exos are added to the mix. I have had extended success (minimal fin nips and scale biting) cohabing exos with medium size cichlids, catfish, and even other characins when the exos were added later. However, I have found it difficult to add new fish into an exo tank. It seems like once they are established, any new additions are viewed as food.
Personally, I find a heavily stocked species tank the most exciting and rewarding method for keeping exos.
I keep 34 in a 75 gal. The sight of them swarming foods is just incredible along with their constant circling. By far one of the best fishes I've kept/raised. I have them living just fine with Panda cory and bichers. Unfortunately I tried clown loaches and they were torn to shreds (leaving only the tail) After that incident I never bothered to try adding any other species.
Look into grabbing another 7 to make 15. A 30 gal will do fine with that amount and you said you have a larger tank for them to move to if to crowded so the more the merrier.
Look into grabbing another 7 to make 15. A 30 gal will do fine with that amount and you said you have a larger tank for them to move to if to crowded so the more the merrier.