Re: small tanks was A. panduro

[Scott <zerelli@yahoo.com>]

So, is it possible that I can put a pair of something
in a 5 hex that I am setting up in my office? I am
trying to think of somethign that will be fun to
observe at work.

--- John Wubbolt <BigJohnW@webtv.net> wrote:
> Ok here goes..... 
> 
> I normally keep Panduro pandurini what ever you want
> to call them.....
> in a 10 gallon tank , sometimes i use a 15 gallon
> tank, depends on what
> i have open at the moment.   I use pairs as a set
> up..... extra females
> get murdered once spawning takes place..... never
> enough hiding spots to
> get away from a brooding mom.
> 
> Now lets talk about breaking the rules..... minimum
> tank size to
> use..... like i suggested, a 10 gallon for a pair
> works well..... i have
> had them spawn in 5 gallon tank and raise fry in it.
>  I do believe Zman
> uses alot of 5's a spawning tanks..... dont sue me
> if im wrong....  I
> have even on one occasion ( becuase i had alot of
> them and was curious
> what would happen ) seen them spawn in a 2.5 gallon
> tank.... this was of
> course after the female turned her brood coloration
> in a grow out tank
> and was ready to spawn...... wouldnt recommend this
> size tank to use.
> I have also used 20 longs..... but thats a waste of
> a bigger tank....
> even had them spawn in a 55 grow out community tank
> once......  Boy was
> everyone else in that tank running for cover.   
> These guys get
> aggressive once they are in brood mode!!!   
> 
> Well those are some of my experiences !!
> 
> John
> 
> 
> 
>
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