S Scorp1on Fish Fanatic Joined May 30, 2004 Messages 126 Reaction score 1 Location Albany, NY Jun 13, 2004 #1 My wife and I just got a 55 gal tank that we are starting to stock (actually 2 55's but that's another story). Is there a ratio of females to males to follow like with our livebearers?
My wife and I just got a 55 gal tank that we are starting to stock (actually 2 55's but that's another story). Is there a ratio of females to males to follow like with our livebearers?
S semper fi mrs southeast michigan 2005 Joined Sep 12, 2002 Messages 2,314 Reaction score 0 Location knee deep in fish poo Jun 13, 2004 #2 with african cichlids to keep down the aggression it is best to have 3 females to each male. what africans are you considering?
with african cichlids to keep down the aggression it is best to have 3 females to each male. what africans are you considering?
OP OP S Scorp1on Fish Fanatic Joined May 30, 2004 Messages 126 Reaction score 1 Location Albany, NY Jun 14, 2004 #3 We are planning on a Malawian Cichlid tank. Right now we have those in my signature.
T thecichlidaddict Fish Herder Joined Nov 20, 2003 Messages 1,836 Reaction score 0 Location Toronto, Canada Jun 17, 2004 #4 Stocking ratios depend on the species of fish, though 1:3 works for most, there are exceptions. Have you checked out the pinned mbuna artical yet?
Stocking ratios depend on the species of fish, though 1:3 works for most, there are exceptions. Have you checked out the pinned mbuna artical yet?
