Michelle.g Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 How many bristlenose would be ok in a 4 ft ~240L tank, it will be planted. Tankmates will be 5 sterbai corys, two clown loaches (small), about 10 cardinal tetras and a couple of dicus. I already have 1 bristlenose in a 3ft tank, she is about 10cm. I hope to transfer her to the new 4ft tank when its up and going. Could I add another 2 bristlenose? Would it be best to get more females, and is it best if they are the same size as the one I already have? Thanks, Michelle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 well u could get 2 males and try bread them but im sure it would be fine if u added 2 more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tHEcONCH Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 well u could get 2 males and try bread them but im sure it would be fine if u added 2 more I'd go for another female and a male. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 I have 5 males and 2 female BNs in my 4ft, along with a couple of loaches. No problems. Plenty of hiding spaces and driftwood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael.qian Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 should be able to fit a few in there. I would go for maybe 2 males and 4 females, so you'll have lots of babies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Ive got about 30 or 40 in a 2ft tank at the moment... they are fine OK... they are only fry and 20mm long Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianab Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Could I add another 2 bristlenose? Yup, you should be fine with a decent group in that size tank. Would it be best to get more females Females probably wont argue as much, but they wont breed unless you get at least one male The males may argue over the best cave, but the seldom do any damage. One male and 2 females is generally the best ratio for breeding, but they will live in any combination. and is it best if they are the same size as the one I already have? They will be fine with various sizes mixed, but the big ones will get the best cave. As long as there is plenty of other hiding spots and food thats not a problem. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle.g Posted November 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 Thanks for the replies. I think I will get 2 baby bristlenose. Sounds like they will be ok with my girl, and I will make sure there are lots of hiding places. I'm not worried what sex they turn out to be, as long as they are happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 You should find it easy to find a male if you did want one most people are looking for females Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 i got a female some wea in ma tank i c it every nw nd then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jn Posted November 8, 2007 Report Share Posted November 8, 2007 well u could get 2 males and try bread them Is this so that they can be baked or fried? !! Sorry couldn't resist.. breaded bristlenoses.. (ok.. you say crumbed here..same thing!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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