how many males

[Ross Quarles]

I am a beginner and I have a 55 gallon tank with 6 cyntilopia afra and 3 labidischromis caerules. I raised the afra since they were young and they turned out to be 4 males and 2 females. I want to get to get rid all of the males but 1, but I don't know if I need to keep 2 of the males so the female can have her choice of males. I will be getting several females to replace the males I sale back to the fish store. Also what is the male female ratio I should have. I have already had them breed 1 time.

[Scotty]

Hey Ross- You have a good sized tank, so I would hold on to two of the males. This way if something happens to one of them you have a back up. There is no magic formula for ratios, but having more females than males is good. I would think any amount of four or more females would be good with your two males. Hope this helps....Scott 8)

[SGypsyMermaid]

i'm not always the best influence, but if those males are not trying to kill each other, i'd keep all of them and get about six more females. :sgypsy:

[Scotty]

Gypsy- Is it any wonder that this icon :sgypsy:

is named after you :D

[SGypsyMermaid]

i simply cannot imagine what possessed tom to do that--i've actually gotten much better...i haven't suggested that anyone throw out furniture to make room for a tank in a very long while... :o :angel: :o

[Scotty]

Unfortunately, your reputation precedes you :roll:

Never change :D

[Mbuniac]

It's okay Gypsy, we understand! I just sold my entertainment center and bought a smaller one so my 125 would fit in the living room :D