question............

[aravenschild]

I have 4 nearly full grown kubotia botia, they've shared the same tank since I got them 3 years ago.......... Here is the question, Now that I can find them locally again, can I add more, or will the established older ones fight the new ones?
Oh, and before anyone asks, the original four are in a hundred gallon tank, with lots of hiding places...............

Thanks in advance

 

[Lupin]

You certainly can add more provided you have enough space and hiding places in case territorial disputes happen. Quarantine the new ones first for 3-4 weeks before you put them in the main tank if you want to protect your old fish. A 15g will do that job. I would advise introducing them while the older ones are totally distracted to give the new ones time to adjust to their environment once quarantine period is over.

 

[ewurm]

A hundred gallon tank? Sounds like you need more loaches. I'd start with a gross.

 

[JakeH]

heck yea man! how much are they up there? I pay like 12 bux each in Houston. Get a big shoal if you can!