fatguppy
Fish Crazy
We have recently purchased 4 Kribs for our smallest tank (70 litres). There are 4 banded gouramis in there (2 x male and 2 x female) and we have no intention of getting anymore fish for it.
All seem to be getting on well although things I have subsequently read suggest that 4 male kribs in one tank will fight. I have had no problems with them so far although they are quite young as yet. I was reluctant to get a mixed sex set as I have not the facilities to cope with the numerous eggs and fry I understand Kribs produce. I was advised by our lfs (a usually good one I hasten to add) that introducing females that spawn can cause problems in that the males need to be removed from the tank when the fry hatch etc etc, and that the females become quite territorial once they have fry so I opted for the 4 male solution being advised that that would allow me to keep Kribs without the added problems caused by fry.
The males are perfectly calm at present, occasionally having a quick prod at each other if their space is invaded by another, but to be honest no real aggression at all.
Will this continue, or as they mature will they become more territorial and aggressive?

All seem to be getting on well although things I have subsequently read suggest that 4 male kribs in one tank will fight. I have had no problems with them so far although they are quite young as yet. I was reluctant to get a mixed sex set as I have not the facilities to cope with the numerous eggs and fry I understand Kribs produce. I was advised by our lfs (a usually good one I hasten to add) that introducing females that spawn can cause problems in that the males need to be removed from the tank when the fry hatch etc etc, and that the females become quite territorial once they have fry so I opted for the 4 male solution being advised that that would allow me to keep Kribs without the added problems caused by fry.
The males are perfectly calm at present, occasionally having a quick prod at each other if their space is invaded by another, but to be honest no real aggression at all.
Will this continue, or as they mature will they become more territorial and aggressive?

