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I have 13 babies about 4-5cm long in a compartmentalised tackle box.

I'm thinking of moving them to a tank so they have more room to move around and hopefully having more water it will stay a bit cooler.

What floor dimensions would I need to mimimize the chance of them eating each other?

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I would recommend a 2ft tank as a minimum for now, but then when they grow you'll need to split them in to 2 groups or get a bigger tank.
 
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At 4-5 cm, there may still be cannibalism. Expect some legs and tail injuries.
Beyond 10 cm, they usually are less aggressive.
 
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