Growout Issues (beani,trimac,melanurus)

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jpmroane

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Okay so I am currently growing out 4 'C'. beani (1.5-2"), 4 A. trimaculatus (1.25-1.75"), and 1 P. 'melanurus' (2.5") in a 75g with a small common pleco and 6 tiger barbs. Clearly this is not a long term thing but I was wondering when it will all go to **** and if there is anything I could do to prevent it. I have the tank bare and from what I know that, along with overstocking can help quell the kind of 'pick on one till he's dead' aggression i am afraid of. Any tips or am I doing something wrong?

Also who should grow the fastest? I was thinking it would be anyone but the beani but that seams to be the opposite. Two of the beani are some of the most energetic rock-em sock-em fish i have ever owned, I was expecting more like grammodes.
 
I'd think the trimacs would grow the fastest. Just keep the water extremely clean and well oxygenated and I'd think they'll be ok till the trimacs get to around 3-5". Just keep a very, very close eye on them especially in about 4-5 months. :)
 
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