Question on Tank Size

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silent1mezzo

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My friend currently is trying to get rid of 10 baby RBP's and I only have a 40g tank currently.

I'm in the process of getting a 125g (which I know won't last long either), but I was wondering how long the 40g would last?

I'm new to P's but I don't want him to get toss them (which was his other thought before I said I'd take them).
 
if they are 1-2" now then you might be able to push 4 months but like tellemuno said, lots of aggression and you need to max out your filtration and do frequent water change since you only have 40 gallon of water.
 
the aggression alone will pick out 2-3 on average. and hopefully no more eyeless.. Put in alot of plants and decorations. Feed them well. Watch for clout. Put them in an isolated room. The more movement in front of the tank will cause stress. There's know need to be downers^
Good Luck
 
if they're truely babies then i agree with the people above, 4 months-ish but lots of aggression. Have you thought of taking them and selling off some? You won't get too much money but if you were to sell off 3 or 4 and kept the rest in the 125?
 
well if you got a 40 gallon with 10 baby red bellies um id say not long since only a few need a 55 gallon so if you get them into a 125 gallon with 10 id think theyd be fine just watch the temperment
 
it really depends, I once had 7 in a 45g before and had zero casualty from quarter size to adult size. if you notice any aggression then keep the temperature a bit on the low side maybe around 76-78F.
provide enough hiding place for them to feel safe, spend a lot of time in front of the tank if possible so they'll get use to you. feed multiple times a day so the chance of them target each other as food will be reduced. max out the filtration and/or do frequent partial water change to keep parameters in check.
personally I would try to look for a 180g instead of a 125g, the extra 6" width makes a big difference.
 
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