What's the footprint on a 38? I would think that it will still be tight for more than a pair of any of the cryptoheros species to live comfortably. I wouldn't give up on the rainbows quite yet. Get a group of dithers (maybe serpae tetras would be nice for contrast) and give the rainbows a chance to grow and pair up. Adults are really nice and will do a good job as parents.
Cutteri Questions
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Tank is 36 x 12 x 20
I have had the rainbows for 2 months and they just hide. Always. I may keep a pair in a separate tank.
After talking with some local breeders we determined that 2 pairs should be good in this tank. The tank will be setup to provide 2 territories as well as a huge line of site obstacle between those territories.
I have had the rainbows for 2 months and they just hide. Always. I may keep a pair in a separate tank.
After talking with some local breeders we determined that 2 pairs should be good in this tank. The tank will be setup to provide 2 territories as well as a huge line of site obstacle between those territories.
When the cutteri breed (and they will), they'll beat the snot out of the rainbows...even in a 36" tank.
I agree with adding some dithers to the tank with the rainbows to make them more comfortable...
Matt
I agree with adding some dithers to the tank with the rainbows to make them more comfortable...
Matt
I kept a male cutteri with a bunch of adult red tiger motaguense. It more than held its own with RTM twice its size. They are supremely tough and aggressive.
Sounds like a good plan to me. Once the rainbows grow, you may have to rehome some of them when a pair forms. A friend of mine had a hard time keeping 2 pairs in a 40 breeder.
