GTs in 150
- Thread starter Davidiator
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Is it just me or does multiple female Green Terrors in the same tank seem like a huge issue? I've had 2 female Terrors and they were both way more aggressive than the males. I feel that eventually a pair will form and the unlucky remaining females will be in trouble. On top of that the other females can still release eggs and will defend those as if they were fertile (and possible could be fertile). Seems like a huge turf war waiting to happen. Of course I've never tried keeping a large group together, and I've never had more than one of each sex at any one time. I have no experience on this so please don't think I'm saying I know better. I just feel that males without a female would be more likely to succeed based on the behaviors in my tanks.
I had 5 females and 1 male. The tank was 7x2x2.
There was constant spawning and little aggression.
Having just 2 females things could of been different, just each other to focus aggressions on.
Having more females than 2 can be very useful at spreading and limiting aggressive behaviour.
Obviously the tank has to be big enough for this to work. In ops case I think 3 females should be about right for the tanks size and adequate for reduced shared aggression among females.
Line of sight breaks and retreats will also make the difference.
There was constant spawning and little aggression.
Having just 2 females things could of been different, just each other to focus aggressions on.
Having more females than 2 can be very useful at spreading and limiting aggressive behaviour.
Obviously the tank has to be big enough for this to work. In ops case I think 3 females should be about right for the tanks size and adequate for reduced shared aggression among females.
Line of sight breaks and retreats will also make the difference.
Personally, I wouldn't advise it.
Your tank would be so much more interesting with a harem in my opinion.
How is this stocking?
1 Male GT
3 Female GT
1 M Bristlenose
2 F Bristlenose
5 Clown Loaches (2-4" right now)
5 Dension Barbs
AND
Some sort of larger schooling fish...
Ps
I REALLY need ideas on schooling fish for the GTs
1 Male GT
3 Female GT
1 M Bristlenose
2 F Bristlenose
5 Clown Loaches (2-4" right now)
5 Dension Barbs
AND
Some sort of larger schooling fish...
Ps
I REALLY need ideas on schooling fish for the GTs
Buenos Aires tetras have done well with my terrors. I wouldn't say they are large, but they are fun to watch.
