Blue/Green Chromis

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  1. mx36

    mx36 Astrea Snail

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    Any one have any luck keeping groups of 10+ in an aquarium. It will be a 250 gal setup. Thanks
     
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  3. alpha_03

    alpha_03 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    the more you have (with in reason) the better they will do.
     
  4. gabbagabbawill

    gabbagabbawill Pajama Cardinal

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    I started with five in mine, and have three left. The first two died within a few days, but the other three I've had for about 6 months.

    If you want ten, I'd start with more, like 13-15... And lots of people say keeping them in odd numbers is better.
     
  5. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I had 7 in a 28 gallon bowfront, I lost one of them because it was too shy and did not get enough food.

    +1 to odd numbers and and more than you want
     
  6. mx36

    mx36 Astrea Snail

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    How long did you have them in the 28gal?
     
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    bjc541 Fire Shrimp

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    I have 5 in a 65 gallon 2 hang out togetger the another 2 and then 1 solo but they all eat
     
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  9. gabbagabbawill

    gabbagabbawill Pajama Cardinal

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    A really good food that they will go crazy for is cyclop-eeze that comes in this freezer bar:

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    That will keep them healthy, especially the smaller ones, until they accept other types of food.
     
  10. mx36

    mx36 Astrea Snail

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    Thanks Everyone
     
  11. 2in10

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    I believe 8 months until I had a macroalgae go sexual and nuke the tank.