Safe size range for nattie shoal

[Sanjo Eel]

I have 2 55 gallon tanks, one with two 5-6 inch natts and one with three 7-8 inch natts. I want to put them all together in a 125, will the smaller ones be ok, or should I try to grow them out a little first? Thanks!

 

[razorback182]

2 months ago i combined 2 4-inch natts with 2 2-inchers. to this day there has never been any nipped fins/tails. but i kept a close eye on them and performed daily water changes, as well as daily feedings. i might just be lucky.. on the other hand, i've read on other forums that at the size range your natts are in, there's less predilection to cannibalism. good luck.

 

[JoeDizzleMPLS]

you shouldn't have too many problems, if any, at that size. just put them all in to the 125 at the same time and keep an eye on them for a day or two

 

[Sanjo Eel]

Good to know, thanks folks!

 

[andres]

Should be fine, I added some 7" - 10"ers to a pair of 6"ers. That being said, the 6"ers did establish their territory in the tank first.