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Modesta Botia New Set-up Question

Posted By: Kerry <kbhughes@att.net>
Date: Tuesday, 26 February 2002, at 12:24 p.m.

Hi! I'm a newbie to the board (I can see you cringing!), but have been addicted to fish for quite some time. I’m looking into setting up a species tank for modestas, would the experts mind reviewing and giving comments?

I have a 3.5-inch modesta botia currently in my 29-gallon community tank, with 2 pl*cos, two mixed larger tetras (I’m in process of cutting down the tetras to get something else or have only the pl*cos, that’s why there isn’t a larger school). I’d like to move the modesta out of the tank and into a 20 gallon long, and add a friend or two (also modestas). My plans include a smaller grain substrate, an Eclipse top to keep everyone in, and lots of hiding places.

Questions: Will this be enough room for 2 or 3 modestas at this size or smaller? Based on the old rule of 1” per gallon or whatever, I am ok, but I’d like a loachy expert opinion! Am I just begging for trouble? I did a search through the archives; saw mixed discussions about whether modesta were social or territorial.

Thanks for your help in advance!
Kerry

 

Messages In This Thread

• Modesta Botia New Set-up Question
  Kerry -- Tuesday, 26 February 2002, at 12:24 p.m.
  • Re: Modesta Botia New Set-up Question
    tinwhistle -- Tuesday, 26 February 2002, at 5:01 p.m.
  • Re: Modesta Botia New Set-up Question
    Mike Ophir -- Wednesday, 27 February 2002, at 3:11 p.m.
    • Re: Modesta Botia New Set-up Question
      jeff -- Thursday, 28 February 2002, at 2:30 a.m.
      • Re: Modesta Botia New Set-up Question
        Kerry -- Tuesday, 5 March 2002, at 11:39 a.m.

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