Rainbow fish

[ladynaoko]

I wasn't sure which section to put this in so feeling like a moron I put it in Chit Chat

On Saturday I'm going to be buying my dwarf neon rainbowfish - I'm hoping to get around 6, since I'm earning money now and I feel like throwing some of it around on more expensive fish

What is a good m/f ratio for dwarf neon rainbows?

 

[luxum]

I have seen most places recommend a 1:1 ratio, if you are going for uneven numbers, get an extra female, not an extra male.

 

[ladynaoko]

I might get 3 M 3 F then.. no doubt it'll change depending on what they have

 

[luxum]

I kept a school of them with a 2m5f ratio with no problems, just don't get too many males and it should be fine. You're going to love them, they are so gorgeous!

 

[cometcattle]

I might get 3 M 3 F then.. no doubt it'll change depending on what they have

I would go with 2M 4F.

Your going to love them. When the light hits them at the right angle, they shimmer like no other fish. Beautiful.

Good luck!

 

[jams.alaskan]

Always been a fan of the rainbowfish - 2m to 4f sounds good too me. I bet they are going to look terrific!

ALASKA

 

[Weirdfish]

I was wondering the same thing as I was gonna get some once this bloody tank finishes cycling

Out of interest tho, whats the reasoning behind 2M 4F instead of 3 each?

 

[cometcattle]

Out of interest tho, whats the reasoning behind 2M 4F instead of 3 each?

To prevent aggression by the males. 2 males will spread out their aggression better with 4 females as opposed to 3M to 3F.

 

[Weirdfish]

Cheers

2 & 4 it'll be then