how many zebras in 30cm(W) 30cm(L) 40cm(H) tank?

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ds112115
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how many zebras in 30cm(W) 30cm(L) 40cm(H) tank?

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Hi,
I have a empty tank "eheim 30cmX30cmX40cm" square high tank wants to make my 1st zebra pleco tank.

The filter system i will used a GEX2045 with some other filters.

I want to decorate with sand on the bottom and put some gravel, rocks, and caves.

So how many zebras are suitable for this size of tank?

Thank you =))
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Re: how many zebras in 30cm(W) 30cm(L) 40cm(H) tank?

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Not many at all. it depends on their size. You could grow a couple of smaller ones for a while. Longer term one, an maybe a pair. I would suggest you get a bigger tank.

Bear in mind that zebras, like all plecos, are territorial. That basically means area is more important than volume. So its the footprint of a tank that counts more than the height.

I have used 10 gal. tanks for growout. They would measure about 51cm x 26cm x 31cm tall. My smallest breeder tank is 91cm x 46cm x 32cm. (please note my conversions are close but not 100% exact- they could be off +/- .5cm).
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