P p1ngu Fish Fanatic Joined May 20, 2005 Messages 110 Reaction score 0 May 28, 2005 #1 I was wondering, how many males to females should i put with african cichlids such as hongi etc.. 2 males per 4 females sufficent? or 2 males per 6 females better.? thanks.
I was wondering, how many males to females should i put with african cichlids such as hongi etc.. 2 males per 4 females sufficent? or 2 males per 6 females better.? thanks.
W wrs Michelle's Hot Joined May 3, 2004 Messages 3,555 Reaction score 0 Location USA, May 28, 2005 #2 well I dont have hongii, but I know that with others it is best to have 3-4 females per male. I keep my zebras at 1 male per 4 females.
well I dont have hongii, but I know that with others it is best to have 3-4 females per male. I keep my zebras at 1 male per 4 females.
F freddyk Fish Aficionado Joined Sep 20, 2004 Messages 3,005 Reaction score 0 May 28, 2005 #3 More females is always better, but it depends on the species and situation. 1:3 is a typical recommendation and generally works. In smaller aquariums you can forget about having more then one male in the tank with many species.
More females is always better, but it depends on the species and situation. 1:3 is a typical recommendation and generally works. In smaller aquariums you can forget about having more then one male in the tank with many species.
