77 G enough for 10 Zebras?

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How many zebras do you have in your colony?

1-3
0
No votes
4-6
3
25%
7-10
6
50%
11-15
1
8%
16+
2
17%
 
Total votes: 12

Rudy
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77 G enough for 10 Zebras?

Post by Rudy »

Hi Everyone
I'm just wondering if a 77G ( 47"L x 15"W x 24"H) would be enough to house 10 fully grown adult Zebras. Keep in mind that there will be 5 bell caves and a fair amount of slate for cover. My are still fry but I'm looking to the future.
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vanillarum
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Re: 77 G enough for 10 Zebras?

Post by vanillarum »

I would say that that size tank is plenty big enough for 10 full grown (which won't happen for quite a while, mind you !) zebras. You don't want the tank too big, as they don't scavenge far for food. I have 10 sub adults in a 40 gal breeder, and they seem to be doing fine, having been in there for close to 3 years. I would suggest adding more caves than the 5 you stated. I have a cave for each fish. And are you talking about Boester bells ? I have 1 of those in my zebra tank, but they are rather large for zebras, so I use a few other sizes and let the fish choose. Good luck.
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