Number of posts : 2030 Age : 67 Location : rotherham Registration date : 2008-08-26
Subject: an idea Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:39 am
hi guys was just watching my red tail black shark and i got to thinking is it possible to have a group of them in a tank on there own, i was thinking a group of say 7 - well guys what do you think.
cheers.........dekker
Mary Administrator
Number of posts : 4284 Age : 55 Location : Ireland Registration date : 2007-12-12
Subject: Re: an idea Fri Sep 18, 2009 6:00 am
Unfortunately not, dekker. It's recommended to only keep one RTBS in a four foot tank at least as they get VERY territorial as they age and would probably kill any rivals...
Diana Administrator
Number of posts : 6033 Age : 72 Location : On here, talking to you! Registration date : 2007-12-12
Subject: Re: an idea Fri Sep 18, 2009 6:11 am
Time for a rethink I think dekks!
Rich Frequent User
Number of posts : 1374 Age : 49 Location : Devonshire (Nr Hobbiton) Registration date : 2007-12-12
Subject: Re: an idea Fri Sep 18, 2009 7:37 am
simple answer in 99% of home aquaria (ie under 8ft) is NO WAY
RTBS can get so colshy that they also have a pop at other bottom dwellers let alone their own kind - ever wondered why they are so cheap in the LFS - now you know - the LFS want to move them on ASAP and very few will rehome one for you either.
This also applies to the varients as well
I would say something to consider that is similar in shape and imho a better fish in terms of being out n about in day time are the various species of garra
dekker Moderator
Number of posts : 2030 Age : 67 Location : rotherham Registration date : 2008-08-26
Subject: Re: an idea Fri Sep 18, 2009 3:44 pm
thanks guys - i didn't think it was on but just wanted to make sure would have been a great sight thou. thanks for the help and advice guys its much appreciated.
Fri Sep 18, 2009 5:39 am
