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... how big a tank would you recommend for my group of 15 Zebs..... ?

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Just remember, since they are bottom dwellers, they require more surface to occupy and do not care about height.

Are they adults or juveniles?
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Mainly adults about 2 or 3 smaller ones...
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i think a 75g would be minimal with a 4x2x2 or in the proximety of it.
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Great thanks....

They are currently in 3 x 2 x 1.5

Just buying a 6.5 x 2 x 2 so I expect they will go in there....
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I have my breeding colony of 12-13 in a 30 gal breeder tank. It is loaded with rock, slate and wood. They spawn in there and I have had as many as 50+ assorted fry in the same tank with them at times.

I think providing tons of adequate hiding places is as important as tank size. However, a smaller well provisioned tank also requires adequate water changes and vacuuming.
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