longfin br Question

rumyconscience · Post by **rumyconscience** » 05 Dec 2004, 01:30

how many 1" lf br's are ok to live in a 30 gallon tank

i am ordering a few extra for a friend of mine and am thinking of 2 or 3 dont know which is ok

Cant wait to get these baby's in

Robert Leonard · Post by **Robert Leonard** » 05 Dec 2004, 20:54

No pro here but your 2 or 3 is a little low especially if you want to try getting a pair later. I would feel safe with 7 in the 30 gal. You will also need to dummy proof the tank young plecos don't seem real smart and can get stuck in a hole to small to get out of ex I lost 2 to a small sponge filter. One squezzed into the air tube right behind another one and then they couldn't get out and died. Bear in mind the quote of seven is based on no other fish being in tank if you have others you may have to adjust it a little.

rumyconscience · Post by **rumyconscience** » 05 Dec 2004, 21:09

i am ordering 6 for myself but for my friend tank which is just for show i think 3 is good with about 5-7 other 1" fish