recued trophs

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stormey
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recued trophs

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I recently rescued a unmarked on labeld box that had 13 bembas and 16 ilangi. All are fry and seem healthy. I currently have them in a 40 breeder with crushed coral substrate to aid in ph, gh and kh. I have soft nuetral water. I. Justcurious to what size tank I would need for these fish long term ill end up keeping one breed and sell the other as im already maintianing 9 other tanks. Any info or advice would be greatly appreciated. Theres much praise about you fro anoter forum. Currently feeding them omega one cichic flakes.

Thanks for your time

Stormey.
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Hi Stormey,

That is quite the find! Yes they will do better in species only tanks, but as fry you should be able to keep them together until you decide which ones you want to keep. Then I suggest a minimum of 75 - 100 gallon tank would be best. That should give them enough room and allow them to spawn once in while and let the fry come up with the group.

As far as food goes, a good veggie flake is best, and then supplement with higher protein (shrimp or krill) flake or pellet about once a week as a treat.

The rest of being successful with Tropheus is to stay on top of your basics... frequent water changes, be careful NOT to overfeed and no tank mates, and you should be able to maintain them easily.

Enjoy!
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