Room For A Gn?

[BadBadger]

For the tank below. Would be willing to remove the BN. Maybe the L333's.

EDIT: Its small spot (L081)

 

[Curiosity101]

GN?

 

[BadBadger]

Sorry, Golden nugget
I understand there a bit Territorial, but seen as hes a small spot he'll be 8" at the very most which should give him plenty of room.
I've wanted him for a while but hes always been a display fish. But now, the guys taking the big tank out so he has no room for the GN
6" at £15 is a steal

 

[JenCliBee]

Sorry, Golden nugget
I understand there a bit Territorial, but seen as hes a small spot he'll be 8" at the very most which should give him plenty of room.
I've wanted him for a while but hes always been a display fish. But now, the guys taking the big tank out so he has no room for the GN
6" at £15 is a steal

The rio 180 should be fine for a while to come, the decor will need changing..ie.. move hiding places.

Unfortunately even the L81 small spot wont only stay 8 inch max, 8 inch is usually size without tail, the tail will then add a possible 3 inches but they grow slow and ive seen these fish (L81) at 13 inches+ so be prepared for a much larger plec than you think.

Be careful if you are planning on adding him/her with other plecs, even though they probably will get on, they tend to be quite aggression and territorial at times, with alot of reports of them fighting.

As i said they do grow very slowly hence the reason i said the tank should be fine for a while to come

 

[BadBadger]

Sorry, Golden nugget
I understand there a bit Territorial, but seen as hes a small spot he'll be 8" at the very most which should give him plenty of room.
I've wanted him for a while but hes always been a display fish. But now, the guys taking the big tank out so he has no room for the GN
6" at £15 is a steal

The rio 180 should be fine for a while to come, the decor will need changing..ie.. move hiding places.

Unfortunately even the L81 small spot wont only stay 8 inch max, 8 inch is usually size without tail, the tail will then add a possible 3 inches but they grow slow and ive seen these fish (L81) at 13 inches+ so be prepared for a much larger plec than you think.

Be careful if you are planning on adding him/her with other plecs, even though they probably will get on, they tend to be quite aggression and territorial at times, with alot of reports of them fighting.

As i said they do grow very slowly hence the reason i said the tank should be fine for a while to come

I've got alot more plants and hiding places than it shows in my sig. Also going to add some more wood for him.

At 13" would he still be happy in the 180 or would i be looking at an upgrade.

I think i might move the BN before i get the GN. If theres any agression and fighting between the GN and the L333 im will have to make a choice.

Hes a good 6" with tail at the minute.

Cheers Jake

 

[JenCliBee]

Sorry, Golden nugget
I understand there a bit Territorial, but seen as hes a small spot he'll be 8" at the very most which should give him plenty of room.
I've wanted him for a while but hes always been a display fish. But now, the guys taking the big tank out so he has no room for the GN
6" at £15 is a steal

The rio 180 should be fine for a while to come, the decor will need changing..ie.. move hiding places.

Unfortunately even the L81 small spot wont only stay 8 inch max, 8 inch is usually size without tail, the tail will then add a possible 3 inches but they grow slow and ive seen these fish (L81) at 13 inches+ so be prepared for a much larger plec than you think.

Be careful if you are planning on adding him/her with other plecs, even though they probably will get on, they tend to be quite aggression and territorial at times, with alot of reports of them fighting.

As i said they do grow very slowly hence the reason i said the tank should be fine for a while to come

I've got alot more plants and hiding places than it shows in my sig. Also going to add some more wood for him.

At 13" would he still be happy in the 180 or would i be looking at an upgrade.

I think i might move the BN before i get the GN. If theres any agression and fighting between the GN and the L333 im will have to make a choice.

Hes a good 6" with tail at the minute.

Cheers Jake

Long term you will need an upgrade, they are huge when they hit this size but again it does usually takes years. They should be fine with the 333's if they have been in the tank for a while so see how it goes. Some will say Noooo dont put GN's with other plecs but tbh ive done it on various occasions and never had a problem.

The main thing to get right would be feeding, even though the GN with readily eat a high protein diet, it shouldn't be it's main source and veg and plant matter will be required primarily where as the 333's are primarily carnivorous and will need a high protein carnivorous diet. If you can balance the 2 dietary requirements correctly and as mentioned give each plec it's own territory i cant see why it wouldn't work long term

 

[Chris91]

Should be fine for now, until it gets bigger, but as previously said it takes a long time, in which you would have probably already contemplated moving to a bigger tank. £15 for a golden nugget is very cheap.

 

[BadBadger]

I feed the plecs allsorts: Lots of fresh veg, algae wafers, meaty wafers, freeze dried krill....
Im sure the GN will find something he likes.
Anyways, hes in the tank now, just settling in, found himself a piece of wood.
He's in great condition, nice colour and a fat belly

 

[gbailey141]

I feed the plecs allsorts: Lots of fresh veg, algae wafers, meaty wafers, freeze dried krill....
Im sure the GN will find something he likes.
Anyways, hes in the tank now, just settling in, found himself a piece of wood.
He's in great condition, nice colour and a fat belly

Congrats on getting your GN. I have had mine now for about 6 months and he is very happy. He shares with BN and Leopard Frog Plec and they all seem to accept each other. Mine loves courgette too. Nice Price. Mine was £20.

Gav