xXInkedPhoenixX Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I recently got 8 and in my research prior on the net they advised little flow and high light. That's pretty much what I have and they seem pretty happy. I'm sure as is usual others have kept them differently and they also work out fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) Although contrary to internet recommendations mine thrive in their semi retirement from breeding in high flow. I have a fluval 307 full flow plus aquaclear 50 full flow plus 2 coop nano sponges running full air from dual pump on a 20long with a breeding pair of BN pleco (reason for over filtration). Mine are very active always front and center when I come to the tank (beggars) I do reduce flow during feeding so less food is missed. They have absolutely no issues swimming in the current because of the shorter fins. Edited October 8, 2021 by Guppysnail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 they are a low flow fish, so if you have a bunch of water movement in the tank, make sure there is some structure they can use to get out of the flow if they choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eatyourpeas Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 I just adopted a pair and started them with a bit of current, but that did not go well. I now have a sponge in the filter output to dampen the current, and they are a out and about and even come to say hello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 Hey guys I have done a bunch of research on this question and also read a forum related to it, but I want to ask I have 8 cpds in a 10 gallon it is a species only tank the local fish store I go to had a cpd tank with 8 adult cpds and gave them to me for free. I asked them if that would be too many fish but they said that since they are so Small and since my tank is species only I'm a all good for them growing and being happy and healthy and not overstocked. I am 99 percent sure that is correct since all the forums in here I have read but I want to make sure. Thx Stephen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwayne Brown Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Your stocking is perfectly fine, you could actually add a few more cpds if you wanted to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xXInkedPhoenixX Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I have 8 in a 4.12 gallon and they're doing GREAT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 Ok thank you I just wanted to make sure 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 should be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Zawacki Posted October 16, 2021 Author Share Posted October 16, 2021 (edited) Also this is another question I'm thinking of getting my brother some cpds for his birthday he has a fluval flora kit 14.5 gallons 15x15x15 and heavily planted I think the tank dimensions work great but want to make sure Also I was thinking of getting him 16 also Edited October 16, 2021 by Stephen Zawacki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lefty o Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 imo, id go for an even dozen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwack Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 CPD bio load is pretty minimal, even once they're mature. I'd feel pretty good about a group of 20 in that cube. Like most little guys, the more you have, the prettier they are. They're also shockingly easy to breed so starting with a group of 6-8 can easily turn into 50 without much extra work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Streetwise Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 Please share a photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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