Dovii pair.

[Randys]

I've been planning a 300 gallon acrylic South American tank for a couple of years now. I've got the tank and stand drawn up in cad, a 60 gallon sump that I converted to a wet/dry system, new pump, and all the new valves and fittings. All I need to do now is to pull the trigger on the tank build. I've even decided on the builder.
The aquarium will be in my man cave/workshop in the lower level of my house with a walk out. The layout of the lot makes it perfect for a large drain out the wall that runs underground and 50 foot into the woods. This will allow a robust drip system. I've found that researching, planning, and designing is half the fun so I'm not really in a huge hurry. The coming winter may be a good time to start building the stand and kick off the tank build.

BUT

The more I read about Doviis (I'm on here several times a day EVERY day) the more I am intrigued.

If a person wanted a mated pair of Doviis how many juveniles should you start with?
Should you purchase the males and females from different vendors to eliminate the chance of siblings breading?
How do you know you have a strong bonded pair before you remove the rest? How long does that usually take?
Should a divider always be on hand even though the female may have a smaller place to hide?
Thanks!

 

[Brandonclark88]

I'd get a Group of 5-6. Once a pair is formed you'll notice quick. All others will fight constantly but the pair will just show off around each other. And I would always have a divider on hand or make sure the female can get away. But be careful when young because males and female will grow at try same rate until they are 8-10"

 

[Randys]

Thanks for the response.
Would you be concerned with getting the males and females from the same place?
I guess it never dawned on me before but if you buy a group of juveniles aren't the odds good that they're from the same parents?

 

[Toiletcar]

Thanks for the response.
Would you be concerned with getting the males and females from the same place?
I guess it never dawned on me before but if you buy a group of juveniles aren't the odds good that they're from the same parents?

I would get them all from the same place. No need to worry about genetic issues.