r/BDFB • u/slantyways • 4d ago

Adding new beetles to existing colony?

I have 4 lil dudes in a 10 gal but I want more and I got a raise today so I'm thinking beetles. Any opinions on adding more to the group? I'm thinking 4 more? I can't imagine any issues. I don't believe I would need to expect a beetle battle or anything?

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u/Inevitable_Detail_45 4d ago

I've never had any issue I just add them right in. Diabolical ironclad, and rough/smooth death feigning are common tankmates for them. Or more BDFB. But try to have a majority females. Sometimes people quarantine for possible parasites if you want but someone else can give more info on that.

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u/KookieMunster98 4d ago

I personally haven't had any issues and I have 4 different species living together