How many Crimson Tides?

[Aqualoon]

I have a 55 Gallon tank that has 5 adult Matumbi Hunters and I had planned to add some Crimson Tides because body shape and coloration are vastly different so small chance of hybridlization.

I picked up 20 CT fry that I am currently growing out but I'm curious as to what others think would be a good number to add to the tank with the Hunters once large enough to do so. I was thinking around 10-12 but unsure.

 

[Pharaoh]

Sounds ok, but we would need to know what kind of filtration that you have.

 

[Aqualoon]

Filtration isn't an issue, more or so looking for opinions as to what would be a good number as to spread the aggression, but not to make the tank extremely overstocked.

 

[Full Metal Gundam]

got any pics?

 

[Aqualoon]

got any pics?

Not of this setup as it's incomplete (as it just has the Hunters and the Crimson Tide are growing out in a 20L).

 

[Pharaoh]

Overstocking depends on the filtration. If you just have one HOB filter then you can only keep a few fish. If you have a lot of filtration, you can keep a bunch.

I think that 10-12 would be a good number. 3-4 males & 8-9 females would be the best group.

 

[Bre]

I am not sure this mix will work...Just keep an eye on things. The crimson tides are a pundamillia species which tend to be quite aggressive. More like mbuna temperments. The hunters I have seen are not too aggressive but as we know all fish vary and they may be fine. Also, keep in mind the hunters are a critically endangered fish...So try not to kill them.

 

[Aqualoon]

No Hunters will be harmed in the making of this tank

Taking what steps I can to make sure this happens - IE them being in the tank first, them being larger then the CT's and then of course spare tanks in case of any mishaps.

 

[Bre]

No Hunters will be harmed in the making of this tank

lol...Good glad to hear that.

 

[mike dunagan]

20L means 20 long, 20 gallons.