Pseudotropheus Demasoni Cichlids

[paul03]

im looking to get 10 Pseudotropheus demasoni cichlids could any one give advice on how many male to females i should get any advice would be great

 

[jamesmacc]

most people recomend 1male to 3 female. the males need females in the tank to fully colour up
james

 

[james41683]

most people recomend 1male to 3 female. the males need females in the tank to fully colour up
james

This doesn't work with demasoni. You want to end up with a group of atleast 10-12, with one maybe 2 males if you have a large enough tank. They are really tough on one another so having a large number will spread out any aggression.

 

[rifty]

I keep 2 groups of trios with no issues so big groups is not always the rule
do you intend on keeping other malawis with them or a species tank? also what size tank are you going to use?
ps im just up the road in maidstone and have a few demonsoni fry growing out at the mo

 

[paul03]

I keep 2 groups of trios with no issues so big groups is not always the rule
do you intend on keeping other malawis with them or a species tank? also what size tank are you going to use?
ps im just up the road in maidstone and have a few demonsoni fry growing out at the mo

hi im only going to be keeping Pseudotropheus demasoni cichlids in this tank and its 3ft bout 130litres. ive got 10 on order for after xmas.