Feisty Convicts

[midori fish]

Greetings all -

I have appreciated the help/information I've received from this forum a great deal!
Thank you.

So here's the deal:

I have a 30g tank with four convict cichlids - three females and one male.
Right now the females are SERIOUSLY trying to woo Mr. Convict. Would it
help if I added another male cichlid to help spread the love around?
Can I have more than one male convict in the same aquarium?

Thank you so much for your help.

 

[afishdude]

post in cichlid forum for best results

 

[backley420]

um way to many convicts .. best leave at 1 male but still might lose some females since such a small tank

 

[Ripley]

I would only go with one pair. Once a pair is made I would definitely get rid of the other two females. One pair in a 30 gallon is a nice set up, but have lots of hiding places for the female and fry.

 

[midori fish]

Thanks for the help.

 

[fishlette]

yup one pair only. once they pair up and start breeding, they get very very territorial and highly agressive. tis definitely best IMHO to keep a single pair together