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posted 01-12-2004 08:43 PM         

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Currently I have 1 bolivian Ram and a plecostomus in my 10 gal tank. I'm planing to get a 40 gal tank in a month or 2. In the meantime I wanted to know if I could add 2 more Bolivian Rams in my tank. Would it be too crouded to have 3 rams and a plecostomus in the 10 gal even if it is only for a short time? Thanks for your help!

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posted 01-12-2004 10:03 PM         

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Hi Alen, The general rule of thumb is 1"/gal for small tropicals and 1"/3 gals for larger tropicals. You should be OK with 3 Bolivian Rams and a Pleco.

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posted 01-13-2004 03:22 PM         

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I've herd that Bolivian Rams are a little territorial...would 10 gal really be enough for all three of them even with the inch per gal rule?

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posted 01-13-2004 09:05 PM         

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Hi Alen, I really don't think you'll have a problem with 3 in a 10 gallon, but I could be wrong. It wouldn't be the first time. I haven't kept them in a home tank only at the shop, and there were a lot more than 3 for 10 gallons. Of course you do realize shop tanks are not ideal situations.

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posted 01-14-2004 04:27 PM         

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Thanks for all your help kc5gvn!

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Thanks for all your help kc5gvn!

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Thanks for all your help kc5gvn!

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Thanks for all your help kc5gvn!

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