How many baby reds in a 180??

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jdk79

Discussion Starter · Apr 3, 2003

Hi... I ordered a 180 all glass brand fish tank(72x24x25) today and will be getting it in about a month... I know 8-9 full size reds would be a good fit for life. I've had reds before, I just traded off some bigger ones to clear a tank that I am selling to help pay for the new one. I want to get small ones to start it with this time.... I have a pet store that will sell them to me quarter size for $4.00 a piece. I know they are very aggressive towards one another when small. How many do you guys suggest putting in there to start?? I was thinking like 15-20 and 6-7 monthes from now the weak ones should be weeded out. Think I will have 8-9 good ones out of that many or should I get more or less than 20 to start? Thanks!! Jake

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Grosse Gurke

· #7 · Apr 3, 2003

I have never been a fan of the weeding out theory. I buy as many fish as I plan on keeping alive and not overstock thinking I might loose some. That being said, I would go with 15 and sell or trade in the ones I did not want, getting the number down to 11. I think 11 reds could live comfortably in a 180 with that footprint.

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