Yellow labs

[TaratronVaeVictus]

I've found two different "minimum" tank sizes for yellow labs: 29 gallons and 55 gallons. Assuming I'd get at most 4 labs to hopefully end up with at least 1 male and 2 females, what size minimum could I get by with?

And by get by with, I mean that the fish would be happy, healthy, unstunted, and breeding when of age. I'm not looking for the stunted oscar in the 10 gallon comparison.

 

[Chad55]

I had about 5 africans in a 29 for a long time. It worked out great nobody fought and everybody grew alot. The fish were all different sizes from 1-5". I think you could get 4 in a 29. They say 12 in a 55 gal so I think it would be plenty.

 

[Ash]

Yes 29gal should be fine for four. I kept 5 in a thirty full gorwn with no problems =) If you get anymore then 5 then I would suggest a 55gal.

 

[Taz2478]

same here, had 2 yellow, 2 socliofi and a zebra in a 29. caves and plants for territories.

 

[catfish]

ive got 4 africans in a 29 gallon and theyre all doing fine

 

[repair]

Yep they should be fine in a 29 untill they decide to spawn and then you will need a second tank for them and a third for the fry.

 

[TaratronVaeVictus]

Would a 20 gallon work for a few months for three juvie yellow labs? Water changes would be 50% three times a week.

 

[Gooda]

it should be, maybe have a few extra hiding places so that the can "get away" from one another if need be.

 

[repair]

Would a 20 gallon work for a few months for three juvie yellow labs? Water changes would be 50% three times a week.

Once or twice a week would be fine.