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How big a tank...

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 3:32 pm
by snr69
... how big a tank would you recommend for my group of 15 Zebs..... ?

Thoughts ?

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 8:35 pm
by crazie.eddie
Just remember, since they are bottom dwellers, they require more surface to occupy and do not care about height.

Are they adults or juveniles?

Posted: Sun Dec 31, 2006 9:27 pm
by snr69
Mainly adults about 2 or 3 smaller ones...

Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 11:57 am
by eklikewhoa
i think a 75g would be minimal with a 4x2x2 or in the proximety of it.

Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 12:15 pm
by snr69
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....

Posted: Tue Jan 02, 2007 5:52 pm
by TwoTankAmin
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.