Dwarf Gourmi

[Gnatfish]

Hello,

I saw there was another topic like this but mine question is kinda different. I want to a pair of Dwarf Gourmi a male and female, is this alright?

Some people say to get only 1 male on his own. Others say to get 3 males. Others say to get 2 females and 1 male and the one i've heard the most is to get them in a pair. Which do you think is best? Preferably i would want to get them in a pair.

I'm getting a bit confused.

Thanks

 

[Miss Dib Dabs]

Best option is one male to a minimum of 2 females. That way any attention the male gives the females won't be 100% concentrated on one. Which can stress the female somewhat.
Never get more males than females. I believe some keep their dwarf males with other males without too many difficulties, depending on tank size, but it's not something I personally would recommend. Not that I'm a dwarf expert by any means!
Hugs,
P.

 

[Labyrinth]

Hi Gnatfish

It is best to have the ratio of 2 (or more) Females to 1 Male, as the Males tend to be aggressive. What it is meant to do is spread the attention the Male gives over more than one female.

Hope this clears things up

Lab

 

[Gnatfish]

Ok thanks everyone.

Do people think that i could have 3 dwarf gourmis in the tank thats in my signature? What about 1 male?

Thanks

 

[Miss Dib Dabs]

I'd say you'd only get a single male in there.
Hugs,
P.

 

[Gnatfish]

Thanks for the help