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redthanatos Fingerling Posts: 23 Kudos: 20 Votes: 0 Registered: 17-Jul-2006	Hey, So i have two 32 gallon tanks... quite a bit of algae in each... i was thinking of getting 2 of these guys per tank... is that ok since i read that there is interspecific squabbling... how bad is it? fight to the death? let me know if this would be fine thanks in advance Sean
Posted 08-Jul-2007 17:07
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	It's not usually that bad, but the fish will still damage each other. Since your tanks are only thirty-two gallons one bristlenose each will be plenty. They can eat a whole lot more algae than people give them credit for, and two per tank would lead to algae shortages. The fish would be better off without food competition. It's always best to feed vegetables anyways, but I'd just have one plec per tank. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 08-Jul-2007 17:32
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	I have never seen my BNs squabbling with each other this could be there is plenty of room for them in the 5ft tank. I would consider a pair of SAE they certainly do an excellent job on algae. Get a small pair as they become older they tend to get lazy and prefer prepared food rather than natural foods. Another thing that is a big concern to me why do you have so much algae. Post a full water peramiters and more info about your tank please. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 09-Jul-2007 03:16
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I would only add 1 BN in each tank, or else get a couple of Oto's & they'll do a great job aswell. Do you have direct sunlight?. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 09-Jul-2007 12:45
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Neither of my tanks have direct sunlight. You will fond that the SAE will do a far better job with the algae. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 10-Jul-2007 04:26
RickyM Enthusiast Posts: 175 Kudos: 101 Votes: 62 Registered: 12-Oct-2006	Hi, In a 32G tank. You'll need only one BN to take care of the algae. Unless you plan to feed them with algae wafer later.
Posted 10-Jul-2007 05:34


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