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Dempsey and Convict

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Question
Hi,

I have a dempsey and a convict (both about 2 inches long)in a 29G tank.  Sometimes the convict chases the dempsey which has to hide under a shell.  Is it ok to keep them together?


Answer
Hi Larry,
  It is okay as long as the weaker fish has some options of where to hide.  I suggest you add more plants/wood/rock etc to increase the possibilities.

-- Ron
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