I'm considering converting one of my 125 gallons (72x18x24) into a longear species tank. What is everyones opinion on total numbers, and a good male/female ratio? These would be F1 juvies.
Plan A - I was thinking 6-8 males, and 4 females.
Plan B - 8-10 males, and no females.
I'm not overly interested in breeding, just looking for a more natural biotope with min overall aggression that the juvies can all grow out into.
I've successfully kept all male African cichlid tanks in another 125 for several yrs, and found that the overall aggression is minimal sans females, yet the males still display full color to each other.
Thanks!
Plan A - I was thinking 6-8 males, and 4 females.
Plan B - 8-10 males, and no females.
I'm not overly interested in breeding, just looking for a more natural biotope with min overall aggression that the juvies can all grow out into.
I've successfully kept all male African cichlid tanks in another 125 for several yrs, and found that the overall aggression is minimal sans females, yet the males still display full color to each other.
Thanks!
