Age of my BNs?

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Age of my BNs?

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Recieved some longfin albinos BNs and they are about 2 inches long. Can someone tell me about what age they are by their size? Trying to get a sense of how many months until they are breeding age.
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2" including tail or just body?
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Just body
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My "guess" is between 6-10 months old. I have some that are about 2.5-3" body and they are between 12-14 months old.
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Oh ok, that gives me a general idea..thanks :)
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Re: Age of my BNs?

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Of course, there are factors that vary. If they are kept in large enough tanks and given proper nutrition then they will grow normal. If either of those were lacking prior to your acquire, then they could be behind in growth.
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