33 L ok for SH?

[ladybug5234]

I was toying with the idea of putting my 4 Erectus in my 33 gallon long planted tank. Would they be okay there? The tank is very long, but shallow at only only 12" deep. I have been told that would be a way of making sure they dont reproduce (which I dont want them to do anyway). Opinions?

 

[suzimcmullen]

My southern erectus have transferred eggs while one was hitched on the fake coral. They had two broods without doing the traditional dance. The male was not a happy camper after he lost his previous mate. I did recently lose that male and was not surprised since he never seemed to stop grieving his previous tank mate. So I always wondered how this female ever convinced him to mate with her.

There is no guarantee they won't mate no matter what conditions you keep them in. But I can say that 4 erectus horses will need good water changes often to be safe in a 33 gallon tank. They eat and potty a lot.

Suzi

 

[ladybug5234]

I had them in the 33 for a couple of days, but they were transferred to my 50 today... and right away 2 of them started mating... lol.

 

[suzimcmullen]

My female erectus is trying to mate with one of her sons. I hate it. But I don't have the money to get new tanks and separate them. I have been told it will be okay. I don't know if they were successful. They bumped bellies all weekend. But he's still only about 4 inches long and much smaller than her. His little pouch can't hold much. I found a big pile of eggs on the floor of the tank. He does look slightly swollen. So I guess I wait and see now.

Suzi