Manda Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I have recently brought a breeding pair of kribs and have them in a 54l (will get bigger tank in a few months) I have just seen another breeding pair at a fish shop where I am on holiday (very cheap), which the fish shop are holding for me. My prob is that they have recently breed and the shop owner thinks they may have killed the other couple of fish in the tank. Is this common? Or would it not be a good idea to put them in with my other pair. No point buying one if they are going to kill the other. My other option is to temporarily put them in that tank and then give away my convicts and use that tank. Also the pair in the fish shop - their babies are 2 weeks old would they be okay on their own I thought they would be okay as there is nothing else in the tank. The owner wasnt sure. Am heading back tomorrow afternoon so hoping to make a decision tomorrow morning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 They will defend a patch of about 40 square cm when breeding or courting. It is usually best to keep pairs separate for this reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manda Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 Would be okay temporily though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I wouldn't do it you already have one nice pair that is happy and have their own tank why not just enjoy them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manda Posted September 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 I know I am being greedy... they were such a pretty pair. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted September 28, 2010 Report Share Posted September 28, 2010 They are not going to get along so well together so it wont really be fair on either pay regardless of how pretty they are.. I wouldn't try it in less than 3ft tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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