Minimum tank size for cons

[mukundam123]

Hi,

Just wondering what you would say a minimum tank size would be to breed cons? I've got a spare 30 Litre which I want to put to use, until I eventually use it as a grow out once my Malawi's running....

Cheers

 

[benzjamin13]

They can breed in a tank as small as a 10g, but a 29g or 20g Long would be better

 

[srikamaraja]

Most cost-efficient method: one 10g for the breeding pair, one 10g for the fry. Keep adding 10gs to the 'system' for further growout, unless you are breeding for feeders, or selling wrigglers!

 

[haynchinook334]

i would go with a 20 long.

 

[troutking]

10 gallon thats what ive been keeping my breeding pair of convicts in

 

[mukundam123]

Excellent! Thanks guys....go and see what tank I can get my hands on!

 

[mr.sunshine]

heck a bucket would work on those horny baby makin fish lol dont do the bucket i was just kidden but a 10g will work fine

 

[Bderick67]

If the male and female are both ready and in the mood, then a 10g tank would be fine. If the male is horny and the female is unready or unwilling a 10g will lead to certain death of the female.

Best bet is a 29g or a 20g long(30" x 12" footprint). Provide adiquate hiding places for the female.

 

[ericifish]

at walmart they had a special where you could get a 10gallon kit for like $20. might want to check that out

 

[mukundam123]

Thanks for all your help guys. See what I can some up with!