hello guys is there any tropheus i can do as a colony in a 55, how many males and females should i do and what species.
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- Thread starter Mike fail
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Tropheus do best in a species only tank. It is suggested to keep at least 12-17 for a normal size group. They are very aggressive, so the large numbers will help dissipate the aggression. Just make sure to have lots of rock and hiding places.
so you think 12 of them would be ok in a55? if so how many males? and what species do you guys recommend
I would recommend something bigger than 55. As for type, look at a few that look good to you, let us know, and we can help from there.
You want a bigger footprint than a 55G. Ive kept them in a 75 before started with 16 and ended up with 12.
A 55 will work temp, I would go with duboisi, as they are less agressive than moorii and brichardi. I grow my tropheus in 55 gallons. My adult colonies are in 6ft tanks.
Minimum 90gal ...minimum 20/colony
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=y0crm4kBowc&feature=channel_page
...that used to be the look of the 400gal (8'er Tenecor) with 2 wild caught Tropheus colonies, about 70 fish in total.
http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=y0crm4kBowc&feature=channel_page
...that used to be the look of the 400gal (8'er Tenecor) with 2 wild caught Tropheus colonies, about 70 fish in total.
Yeah , maybe use the 55 for a grow out, but definately have someting larger lined up for when they are young adults.
20 is not min colony size, you can get away with as few as 12, larger is recomended but dont think that you HAVE to have 20.
I also have 25 Moliro in a 75 with zero problems. Granted they are going to be moved to a 4ft 100 gallon very soon, it is very possible to keep them in a 75.
I also have 25 Moliro in a 75 with zero problems. Granted they are going to be moved to a 4ft 100 gallon very soon, it is very possible to keep them in a 75.
