Re: NANFA-- NANFA- size requirements for brook stickleback?

Bonnie Ullmann (ullmann_at_uoneuro.uoregon.edu)
Thu, 21 Sep 2000 08:30:50 -0700

Sorry to be late about answering, Dan. We have kept single male
3-spine sticklebacks in breeding condition in 5 gallon tanks. I don't
think these guys would appreciate any company but the occasional
brief date with the woman in their lives, though. We have kept adults
in the winter state of less light and lower temperatures at a density
of about 20 fish in 20 gallon tank (shallow style with maximum
surface area). We provide lots of java moss and hiding places. Brooks
are a bit bigger, though, aren't they? I've never kept them.
Let us know how your guys are doing. I'm always on the lookout for
Gasterosteus fancier chats in the group, as this is our candidate for
fish of choice for the discerning Evo-Devo biologist.... and all
people of good taste in fish species!
bonnie

> Is there anyone out there who has kept one or two sticklebacks in a ten
>gallon tank? I realize this may be too small, but was wondering if it would
>be ok for a single male brook stickleback. If not, i may go and buy a 20
>gallon long, so please tell me your opinions. :) -thanks, dan
>
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