How many Electric Blue Acara in a 40 breeder?

[Vukmir13]

Hello everyone, I just picked up a couple of EBA's (3",4") in hopes that I have a pair. They are in a 40 breeder with a L239 pleco. The LFS has a bunch more and I was thinking about adding what I think may be another female. Thoughts? Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Manny

 

[Kayzee]

That's a really small tank for a long term community option.

 

[Vukmir13]

Thank you for the input, I don't mind keeping it as is with the 2 eba's and the pleco. Just curious if a trio is an option. Kayzee

 

[aztsm]

You're maxed out imo, and hopefully they get along cause they can be agressive. My old male eba killed a couple females from failed spawns. They were in a 40b. Probably should have gave them more space. 3 ft isn't a lot of space to escape a raging male

 

[Vukmir13]

Got it, I'll stick with 2 and hope for the best. Should I move the pleco? I have a few different places it could go. Thanks again

 

[aztsm]

If you have a pair, and they spawn, yes. Eggs won't likely last long with a pleco in there, and it may cause aggression between the pair

 

[Vukmir13]

Awesome, I'll keep an eye out and pull the pleco if need be. Thank you for the information aztsm

 

[itrebebag99]

If you can get them to breed that would be ideal.

 

[Vukmir13]

I'm beginning to see tail shaking and bodies vibrating, I believe I have a pair!! I'm going to take the pleco out sooner than later. Thanks everyone

 

[Mr Pleco]

My LFS had 12 EBA's in a 20 gal tank and had two spawning pairs, free swimming fry .. not ideal , however the footprint on a 40 breeder can support a trio of EBA's easily as I'm currently doing it myself. GL