i was think of ordering some wc festea from rapps how do you think they would do in a 90 for a male 75 for the female and possible try and spawn the fish in the 90 divided do you think this would work for awhile. i could build a plywood tank for the pair after they spawn. hoe is there aggression are they aboat the same is trimacs. this isa fish that i find striking. what aboat shiping in the winter?
tank requirments for festae
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i think a 90 would be fiine for both as long as they get along. some people have no problems with there male and female getting along while others fight. a 75 would be fine for a female if you want to keep em seperated.
You could successfully breed them in a 90 gallon tank. I breed the majority of mine in 100 gallons divided. Bigger is always better...but you can do it. Far and away one of the most agro fishes I have ever owned. The male I had went through three females. When he was 3" he killed a female that was about three times his size. Get it shipped overnight from a reputable source and you shouldn't have a problem. Heat packs...
yes i knew that is why i would not do this unless i was sure i could find them a bigger home. keep the info comeing i got to go fix some windows
75 for single fish or young pair, 90 for a adult pair.
Don't bother building a plywood tank unless it's going to be over 180gallons.
Don't bother building a plywood tank unless it's going to be over 180gallons.
A male will be fine in 90g for quite some time. I had a pair divided in a 125g for almost two years, the male was only nudging 9"tl in this time.
As far as spawning them, i feel you'll have more success shifting the male. 75g will be adequate, if the male is removed after the deed.
As far as spawning them, i feel you'll have more success shifting the male. 75g will be adequate, if the male is removed after the deed.
they will be fine in a 55 for 2 years at least. you dont need a 180g for a 2" fish just because it can potentially grow to 30". tank size is relative to the size if the fish