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The LFS that is closing here had a big bowfront for a display reef tank. It was really nice and for a long time they had a 5 bartlett's shoal in there. I have always wanted one just like it so I have been studying up on them.
The guy who worked there and was the most knowlegeable went to another shop here in town and I was in there the other day to see if they had any bartletts. They had a single fish that has been there for about a month. It is a juvenile fish about 1.5". I decided to buy it. In good shape in my aquarium now (eating pellets and swimming happily)
Before I decided to buy the fish I discussed it with the guy and we landed on a total of 6 bartlett's for my 125. He is ordering 5 more female juveniles that will be in next Tuesday. I trust him because he after all created the shoal of bartletts in the old display.
So my/our assumption is that the fish I bought is likely male because it has been alone in the tank for at least a month and will be in mine for another week. Adding 5 more females should create a shoal.
I am really looking for a little confirmation on this scheme. I realize that there are no guarantees when it comes to nature but I'm trying to guess my odds that the 5 fish will fall in line and establish a good hierarchy.
The tank is a 125 6' AGA. There is quite a lot of current in there and I intend to feed with an auto feeder. (I understand that lots of current = less quarreling and frequent small feedings = the same)
Also, is there a better way to sex them other than "more colorful" or "usually the most colorful"?
Thanks in advance.
The guy who worked there and was the most knowlegeable went to another shop here in town and I was in there the other day to see if they had any bartletts. They had a single fish that has been there for about a month. It is a juvenile fish about 1.5". I decided to buy it. In good shape in my aquarium now (eating pellets and swimming happily)
Before I decided to buy the fish I discussed it with the guy and we landed on a total of 6 bartlett's for my 125. He is ordering 5 more female juveniles that will be in next Tuesday. I trust him because he after all created the shoal of bartletts in the old display.
So my/our assumption is that the fish I bought is likely male because it has been alone in the tank for at least a month and will be in mine for another week. Adding 5 more females should create a shoal.
I am really looking for a little confirmation on this scheme. I realize that there are no guarantees when it comes to nature but I'm trying to guess my odds that the 5 fish will fall in line and establish a good hierarchy.
The tank is a 125 6' AGA. There is quite a lot of current in there and I intend to feed with an auto feeder. (I understand that lots of current = less quarreling and frequent small feedings = the same)
Also, is there a better way to sex them other than "more colorful" or "usually the most colorful"?
Thanks in advance.
