Multiple tigrinus together

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African_Fever

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Well, seeing as there wasn't anyone out there who could really help with keeping multiple tigrinus together, I figured someone had to try it! I currently have 4 tigs in a 200 gallon DIY plywood/glass tank. The largest is about 9-10", with the smallest being about 6". They all eat chopped earthworms and krill, and are currently housed with only a single 6" disc flower ray (schroederi). More fish will be added shortly (10" female flower, 20" black aro) once I get some time to move fish around. They've all got their own corner of the tank, and other than feeding time, they don't really interact with one another at all. When they do get close, there'll be a quick jerk/bite towards the smaller of the two, and that's it. All are getting longer tail filaments by the day (they were housed with some other fish that nipped them a bit), and they all appear to be eating well. They're fed every other day for the most part, though they do sometimes get some of the chopped worms that go in for the stingray. They don't move much during the day, so by feeding the ray during the day and them at night (dumping in a ton of food), it's actually been working quite well.

Here's some pics. They're not the best pics, but you at least get the idea. First pic is of the big one, who's again pictured at the end with a smaller one in front.

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I have only one thing to say :eek::eek::eek:. Most of us cant even afford one of those. Little own 4 in one tank. You are one lucky SOB.
 
not a good thing to do thay dont like other shovelnose whith thim
and thay will fight
 
ive seen multiple tigs together.
nice job comming them!
be ready to move though.
i cant even afford one of them!
 
You can probably do it if you have a lot of them in the tank say minimum of 4, if they do start showing signs of agression you can just ship one to me :naughty: lol
 
I'm in Alberta.

No way I could've ever afforded so many of these guys if I had to pay retail! Importing has it's benefits.

I do have a number of other tanks that they can go in if the need arises, but for now I've wanted to see how they'll all do together because when I've asked in the past no one really had much info on combining tigs.
 
African_Fever;2183490; said:
I'm in Alberta.

No way I could've ever afforded so many of these guys if I had to pay retail! Importing has it's benefits.

I do have a number of other tanks that they can go in if the need arises, but for now I've wanted to see how they'll all do together because when I've asked in the past no one really had much info on combining tigs.


You could always put one in my tank ya know Kyle. :P

Quinn.
 
Very nice, I know a guy who has three together in smaller quarters. The fish are smaller than yours also. Only time will tell and the individual personality of each of the fish. I know they love current though, and a couple of powerheads, strategically placed around the tank might keep them occupied. Good luck, and very nice fish you have!!!!
 
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