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Tanya81 Fish Addict Posts: 633 Kudos: 419 Votes: 37 Registered: 27-Jun-2003	Can shellies be done in a 10 gallon tank? I have an extra one, with an eclipse hood on it (which is a good thing!) Has anyone have experience with this size with these fish? Thanks 72 gallon bowfront:Tanganyikan Lake set up 75 gallon: A. Baenschi trio,Cyanotilapia Afra Cobwe(4), copadichromis trewavase, protomelas sp. tangerine tiger(breeding pair)
Posted 02-Jul-2006 06:37
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	I breed brevis in a 5.5g, have brevis fry in a 10g, and have 2 10g tanks of multi colonies. A 10g is fine for multies or if you can find a proven pair of another species. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 02-Jul-2006 11:22
Tanya81 Fish Addict Posts: 633 Kudos: 419 Votes: 37 Registered: 27-Jun-2003	Huh? I mean what is my limit? How many can I have? I need more info if I want to prusue this! 72 gallon bowfront:Tanganyikan Lake set up 75 gallon: A. Baenschi trio,Cyanotilapia Afra Cobwe(4), copadichromis trewavase, protomelas sp. tangerine tiger(breeding pair)
Posted 02-Jul-2006 23:51
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	One proven pair of a species such as brevis, occies, stapps, etc. You can start a multi colony with 6 fish. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 03-Jul-2006 04:14
Tanya81 Fish Addict Posts: 633 Kudos: 419 Votes: 37 Registered: 27-Jun-2003	anyone else have an opinion???!!!?? 72 gallon bowfront:Tanganyikan Lake set up 75 gallon: A. Baenschi trio,Cyanotilapia Afra Cobwe(4), copadichromis trewavase, protomelas sp. tangerine tiger(breeding pair)
Posted 05-Jul-2006 01:32
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	I have six tanks that I keep and breed shellies in...I'm just curious, what kind of answer are you looking for? ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 05-Jul-2006 02:42
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	i would agree, with about 4 of them in a 10 gallon. BTW what are u planning on dueing with ur 70 gallon? i mean with the pike and gar? JW
Posted 05-Jul-2006 03:55
ACIDRAIN Moderator Posts: 3162 Kudos: 1381 Votes: 416 Registered: 14-Jan-2002	Which shellies are you talking about? As some you can only keep a pair in a 10 gal, as they will fight over territories, while other species will get along very well in colonies, and yet others you can only have one male but have several females for him. And yet some other species get too large. For specific answers you need to ask more questions and give a little more info on what you are wanting to know exactly. _____________________________________________________________ There is always a bigger fish...
Posted 05-Jul-2006 15:33
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	Edited by GirlieGirl8519 Theresa is probably the best person on this site IMO to get info from about shellies. If you won't take her info, what are you looking for? Check out http://www.shelldwellers.com for info on setting up the tank and what you will need. HERE is their article on the basics. *Kristin*
Posted 05-Jul-2006 18:41
Tanya81 Fish Addict Posts: 633 Kudos: 419 Votes: 37 Registered: 27-Jun-2003	I just want more specifics..as in what ones can i find the easiest, rather what are more common, i dont want none of those impossible to find ones... im guessing its the Brevis ones that are most commonly kept. Cna it be done in a 10 gallon and if so, HOW many, what should the dress of the tank design be, i basically asked for experience....thats all! not so much harder than that! 72 gallon bowfront:Tanganyikan Lake set up 75 gallon: A. Baenschi trio,Cyanotilapia Afra Cobwe(4), copadichromis trewavase, protomelas sp. tangerine tiger(breeding pair)
Posted 06-Jul-2006 01:52
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	Multies are rather easy. You can start with 5-6 in a 10g. Very minimal substrate, lots of shells. With brevis you could either get a proven pair, or buy a small group of juveniles. After you end up with a pair though you'd have to remove the others. Sand substrate, approximately 2-3 shells per fish. Hard water and high pH are necessary. That's about it. ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 07-Jul-2006 17:03


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