small L66 ok with l201?

[teddyman5]

I have a Xingu biotope tank (4ft) set up with 5 L201 ( 3-5" ), very soon I will add a few cories and small tetras.
I also have 4 L66 at only half an inch and they are currently in a 2ft bare bottom tank on their own.Never see them.
i wondered if thet would be happier in the Xingu tank or whether they would be bullied by the 201 - any thoughts out there?

 

[thegeeman]

They will be ok as they are no threat to the 201,s. Once they approach adulthood things might be different as not only will they start to squabble with the 201,s you also stand a chance of cross breeding.

Any pics of your "xingu biotape" Teddy?

Cheers

thegeeman

 

[teddyman5]

Thanks for that, will add a photo soon.

 

[macvsog23]

Hi

Totally agree with Mr G

The L 66 will become a threat when they become mature

 

[teddyman5]

the real question was whether thr thrL66 would be happier than being on their own.

 

[thegeeman]

If you have the room then leave them where they are. If you a stressing about not seeing them then try and add more hiding places for them. Believe it or not you will find them out and about more because the have more bolts holes to swim to if they have too.

Cheers

thegeeman

 

[FF MkII]

4XL66 eh? at 0.5 inch......didnt get them from ferrybridge by any chance did you?

 

[teddyman5]

Yep

 

[FF MkII]

I have 4 too and they went in a tank with 3 adult L260's and 3 adult L66's and they are doing fine, they do come out during the day at time to time but are most active at night. hope this helps

 

[teddyman5]

Thanks for that, I think I will put them in with the 201 until they grow a bit.

 

[teddyman5]

Photos added in breeding forum under thread Xingu set up