Male/female Ratio

[GetItSahn]

I have a 29 gallon community tank. This question only regards the guppies in the tank.
I have 3 adult males, and 5 fry which are basically adults now (I only call them fry because they were born in my tank).
I Misjudged their genders. I was under the impression all the fry were females so I'd have a 3:5 male to female ratio.
It turns out that only 3 are female, so i'm rocking a 5:3 male to female ratio. I know the females will become stressed over time and possibly develop sicknesses.
I have a good amount of plants, hiding spots/caves, and other fish in my tank so will this help to curb aggression and chasing?
I don't feel comfortable getting more than 2 more females because my tank is stocked to the brim if not slightly overstocked.
Would It be better to get a 5:5 male to female ratio or is that no better than the 5:3 and will the fish be terribly overstressed in either scenario?

 

[daizeUK]

Sooner or later you will have to find a new home for some guppies.  Those males & females are going to start inbreeding and making more and more babies.  If you're already fully stocked do you really want them breeding any more?
 
If yes then 3:3 would be better, losing two males.
If no then I'd look at separating those males and females and perhaps only keeping the 5 males.

 

[GetItSahn]

None of the fish I have are "related". the 3 males were bought after the 5 fry were born. I don't think inbreeding would be a problem.

 

[daizeUK]

Okay replace 'inbreeding' with 'breeding'   Do you really want them to breed, if so what will you do with the babies?

 

[GetItSahn]

Okay replace 'inbreeding' with 'breeding'

  Do you really want them to breed, if so what will you do with the babies?

Yeah, I'm prepared for them to breed. I was breeding about 2 months back and a guy on craigslist really liked my females so I sold them and the batch of fry.
The reason i asked the question is because I figured they'd be less stressed if 5 guys had 5 girls to chase. Do you think my plants and other tankmates will serve as "distractions"?

 

[daizeUK]

My male platies are rather good at flushing females out of their hiding spots, but yes plants and hiding places will definitely help reduce stress.  I'd still aim for a 1:1 ratio, but just IMO I wouldn't add more if you are already overstocked.

 

[GetItSahn]

My male platies are rather good at flushing females out of their hiding spots, but yes plants and hiding places will definitely help reduce stress.  I'd still aim for a 1:1 ratio, but just IMO I wouldn't add more if you are already overstocked.

Alrighty, thanks for all your advice