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[civicr]

manged to get my self 4lovely zeb plecs just over a year old,not collected them yet but hav a had a few emails back an forward shoud be collecting them tomorrow,only problem is that my new tank is not set up yet but my other tanks are realy too big to cat ch the babies again when its time to put them in there own tank lol,i do hav a wee 28 litre tank 2corrys ana fighter few neons but that tank has my gf pink an white stones which are tiny would they be ok for the baby plecs?or could i just get a glass tank use the water an heater an filter out the wee tank put it in the glass tank with no gravel would that be better for the short term?? tank has been running fine over 7months

thanks

 

[smithrc]

Congrats mate...

We want piccys as soon as you can

I'll reply properly later. (as I'm at work and cant surf the web )

 

[civicr]

the deal is done picking them up tomo!!! the 14months old and looking gd!! yes all replys would be great as as im confused at the moment whats best for the,

the zebs ive got are from a diffrent sorce we talked about these 1s are much older but paying gd money for them but hey im happy!!

 

[jarmado]

congrats!
how much did you pay for them?

 

[smithrc]

congrats!
how much did you pay for them?

There are things you just dont ask Zeb plec owners... Its like asking a woman her age

 

[PlecMama]

lol, just reply More or Less then a months wages and we'll speculate wildly on what you do for a living instead

 

[civicr]

best thing about it is im not wrking at the minute lol taking a few weeks off,im between contracts lol,
enought about the price of plecs what am i gona do bout my babies new house !!what will i do in the mean time!!

 

[Bloo]

Congrats !

So let me get this straight: The only tank you have up and running at the moment is the 28litre tank ?

That tank is certainly too small - but if that's the case and it were me - it's put them in there and be ultra meticulous about water changes and filtration - until you can set up a decent sized tank for them alone (check size with smithrc) that's absolutely rock solid stable - not just freshly cycled. Young fish should not really go into a new and unstable tank. Especially not zebs

I'd get the new tank fully cycled and thereafter run with some danios (or similar hardy) for at least a month before adding zebs.

That's what I would do if I were in your situation (and didn't already have the correct tank up and running / mature & stable for them in anticipation).

 

[civicr]

i also hav a 180 litre tank which is running almost full but has 2plecs an a fertherfin cat aswel the offer of zebs wer to gd to miss its not often they appear up 4sale in scotland

what about if i just buy a large glass tank and put the water, heater an filter in the new tank whch is larger?? i no its not ideal at the moment but im kind of stuck

OR

will i move out my 2plecs in2 the new glas tank i wil buy 2mo?and put my 4zebs into my 180 litre tank ?as they would be fine in there this is only a temp meassure,the 180 tank has been running 8months and is stable

 

[smithrc]

right... I'd be bothered about the additional bioload on the 28l... The size is a bit small really even for the short term.

I'd be happier with them in the 180 and then spend a while catching them. the tank is stable - the stocking and filtration is heavier so more bacteria to cope withthe plecs

They wont be that hard to catch... I have just moved 5 BN's out of our 190L and it was relativly easy - just put a net (course mesh so they dont get tangled) at the front then 'persuade' them round the tank with your hand

What size tank are you planning on for their permanent home?

 

[civicr]

there new home is a rena 120x40x55 and going for sand as a substraight with plenty of bogwoond an slate caves!! i agree i think putting them in my 180litre tank is the better of my ideas ill let u no how it goes tomo night an post pics thanks fr the help guys n gurls

 

[TigerIssey]

Congratulations, really look forward to seeing some pics.

Are you hoping to breed them???

 

[smithrc]

there new home is a rena 120x40x55 and going for sand as a substraight with plenty of bogwoond an slate caves!! i agree i think putting them in my 180litre tank is the better of my ideas ill let u no how it goes tomo night an post pics thanks fr the help guys n gurls

about 200L then... water changes in that are going to be a bugger

I use RO for water changes - 25L RO mixed with some tap water (about 10l)
Monitor the PH and KH/GH if its too low - use more tap water in the mix

Good luck tomorrow