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 Apr 11 2008, 10:17 PM
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Can I put 2 convicts (a male and a female) in a 29 gallon? Would the do better in a planted tank? What is the best substrate for them sand or gravel?
Many websites say a 29 gallon is fine, but I just wanna make sure. |
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Apr 11 2008, 10:19 PM
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 Shrimpy Shrimp Group: Members Posts: 2486 Joined: 20-April 07 From: Andover Member No.: 31363 |
QUOTE (sic0198 @ Apr 11 2008, 11:17 PM)  Can I put 2 convicts (a male and a female) in a 29 gallon? Would the do better in a planted tank? What is the best substrate for them sand or gravel? Many websites say a 29 gallon is fine, but I just wanna make sure. 29gal would be okay as a minimum, with nothing but the convicts in there. They will rip up any plants, and they do better on a sand substrate, so they can dig. 
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Apr 11 2008, 11:03 PM
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Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 768 Joined: 17-August 06 Member No.: 23878 |
QUOTE (Esfa @ Apr 11 2008, 06:19 PM) QUOTE (sic0198 @ Apr 11 2008, 11:17 PM) Can I put 2 convicts (a male and a female) in a 29 gallon? Would the do better in a planted tank? What is the best substrate for them sand or gravel? Many websites say a 29 gallon is fine, but I just wanna make sure. 29gal would be okay as a minimum, with nothing but the convicts in there. They will rip up any plants, and they do better on a sand substrate, so they can dig. Yeah it'd be a convict only tank, so should I get plants? Plastic or real? I'd also have a broken flower pot in there. This post has been edited by sic0198: Apr 11 2008, 11:20 PM |
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Apr 12 2008, 12:11 AM
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Shrimpy Shrimp Group: Members Posts: 2486 Joined: 20-April 07 From: Andover Member No.: 31363 |
QUOTE (sic0198 @ Apr 12 2008, 12:03 AM) QUOTE (Esfa @ Apr 11 2008, 06:19 PM) QUOTE (sic0198 @ Apr 11 2008, 11:17 PM) Can I put 2 convicts (a male and a female) in a 29 gallon? Would the do better in a planted tank? What is the best substrate for them sand or gravel? Many websites say a 29 gallon is fine, but I just wanna make sure. 29gal would be okay as a minimum, with nothing but the convicts in there. They will rip up any plants, and they do better on a sand substrate, so they can dig. Yeah it'd be a convict only tank, so should I get plants? Plastic or real? I'd also have a broken flower pot in there. could have some plastic plants. I never had plants with mine and they were fine. Have a few pots and rocks scattered about, give them plenty of choice for nest sites.
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Apr 12 2008, 12:14 AM
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 Fishaholic  Group: Members Posts: 318 Joined: 7-August 06 From: Alberta, Canada Member No.: 23584 |
That setup up would be good. I would go with fake plants as they will move them a lot. The broken flower pots will be great for them, even full flower pots are good too. Oh and be prepared for fry.
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Apr 12 2008, 12:53 AM
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Fish Addict Group: Members Posts: 768 Joined: 17-August 06 Member No.: 23878 |
Why couldn't I add real plants wouldn't they be the same as fake plant. Are they more apt to uproot real plants or something.
This post has been edited by sic0198: Apr 12 2008, 12:55 AM |
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Apr 12 2008, 03:43 AM
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Fishaholic Group: Members Posts: 318 Joined: 7-August 06 From: Alberta, Canada Member No.: 23584 |
Well it all depends on the root system on the plant. Some live plants can be a little tough to get out (well for a fish). But in the end, they can kill the live plants. But you can try some java fern or another tough plant and see how it goes.
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Apr 12 2008, 03:53 AM
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some plants would help them feel more comftrable, and, just from what ive heard, 29 may be a wee bit to small for convivts. THEY ARE VERY AGRESSIVE. unless you have a female and a male
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