Big tanks ok with just 24?

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James Shingler
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Big tanks ok with just 24?

Post by James Shingler »

Thanks for all your help.
750 litres is about 200 US gallons (I had to look this up from your article)
Should I put in more than the 24 you recomended for a 100 gallon tank?
Yep the five successful years where the most fun I have had fish keeping.

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Post by Pam Chin »

James,

How many you start with is really your choice. With a 200 gallon tank, you could certainly double it and go for 48. Or, if you keep them happy, then the size of your group will increase on its own.

Personally, I would rather have (2) 100 gallon tanks then I could have two groups!! Sorry its that breeder mentality I have! I would be too cheap to buy 48, and would probably just let the group grow on its own. I don't think your tank will look empty with 24 Tropheus in it, it will just give them more room, which lessens aggression, more area to graze on, which lessens aggression, etc.
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