Grow out option??

[cichlids4me]

I currently have a 30 Gal tank that has 5 Bumblebee Mbuna approx 1.5"-2.5".
If I were to put in a tank divider could I use one side of the tank to start growing out my senegals that I am planning on getting for my 125?
The senegals I am looking at are approx 3-3.5".

I am eventually planning on getting rid of the mbuna but would like to go ahead and get my senegals

 

[beblondie]

It should be ok for a while-Anne

 

[cichlids4me]

It should be ok for a while-Anne

would they have to be separated or would they be okay together?

 

[beblondie]

I'd seperate them

 

[cichlids4me]

hopefully the mbuna will be gone by the end of next month then I can dedicate the entire 30 gal to them.

how fast do the senegals grow??
how soon would I be able to move them to the 125?

 

[bluestarjazz]

depends whats in the 125 now? this will determine how big they need to be.
my sen grew from the 3-3.5" size to about 5.5-6" in a few months

 

[cichlids4me]

depends whats in the 125 now? this will determine how big they need to be.
my sen grew from the 3-3.5" size to about 5.5-6" in a few months

There is nothing in there at the moment.
Planned inhabitants are
3 Uaru
5 Herotilapia multispinosa
2-3 Sevs or Geos
and eventually the Senegals

 

[killerfish]

probably best to divide the tank you could try it but if the senegals get chewed on then divide the tank

They don't grow that fast mabye 1''-1.5'' per month till they get around 8''-9'' then they slow way down get fatter and then start getting fatter and longer till there about 10''-12''