how much space for 4 dp

[talisker]

hi everyone,
i'm thinking of keeping a few dp and was wondering what size tank i would need, i would like to keep about 4

[J-P]

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says min 5 gals 30 gal for 4 would be nice

[bigfatfish]

As I understood, it is 5gallons for the first one, then 3 gallons for each additional one. But, the bigger the better (obviously).

[RTR]

Do you want your fish to survive, or to thrive? If you always go for minimum tank space and water volume, the fish will survive. I want better than that, I want them to thrive, so i rarely use minimum volumes, tank space, and never long-term.

I was going to suggest a 29, but if you go 30-long, it would be better.

I did keep 5 males in a 29, but that was not intended to be permanent. They were up for adoption and got new homes.

[talisker]

well ive bought a jewel 63 litre tank about 16 us gallons so i was thinking maybe one male and two females would that be ok, i've sold my comunity tank but there's one fish i'd like to keep it's a bristlenose has anyone ever kept one with dp

[Brent]

I originally started out with four in my 25g. The last four survivors from a stock of 11 ordered, actually. Unfortunately, two of them died (within the first few weeks), but the other two are doing absolutely wonderful! The more space, the better.

[Brent]

well ive bought a jewel 63 litre tank about 16 us gallons so i was thinking maybe one male and two females would that be ok, i've sold my comunity tank but there's one fish i'd like to keep it's a bristlenose has anyone ever kept one with dp

A general rule for DPs is 5g for the first, and 3g for every DP after. A 16g tank should suffice nicely. (: