Ray gender mix for 600 gal

Latrelle

Latrelle

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Hey guys. What would your gender mix be for 6 rays in a 600 gal tank. Not really sure what to go with. Can you keep 6 males to gather with no issues. Probably hey? What about 2 males 4 females? How much fighting would there be? I've really only had pairs or trios together so I haven't witnessed the male fighting scenario I've read about. Any advice from you experts would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!!
Matt


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Jack Dempsey
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Should be fine in that size tank . I have done that exact mix before

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I got a 600 gal with 2 females and 6 males bit they are all under 12" but I'm thinking of just going with 3 males and 3 females soon to try to avoid any potential problems and overcrowding
 
FCCM15

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most of time female would grow bigger than male, either you keep 6males, otherwise they will breed. Always keep more female than male.
 
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Why would u say to keep more female than male is that to keep fighting to a minimal and what about keeping the ratio the same 3 m and 3 f or would u say 2 m and 4 f
 
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Defintly more females to males...4 females and two males probably best.It distributes the male's aggression.
 
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4 females and 2 males would be the best ratio but 6 rays will be very crowded once they get big. It also depends on the males. I have to keep males solo because my dominant male is a homofobe


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Latrelle

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Thanks everyone. Just gonna go with four in this tank as they are 12 inch. May try 2 males and 2 females see how it goes. Can always move a male out and put another female in. Thanks for the help. Never witnessed the male fighting yet and don't really want too but gonna try and see what happens.


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