Ok so i have a 6x18x18 running which im keeping an all male hap/peacock tank.
So far i have 1 Nimbo. Fusco, 1 Nimbo. Venustus and 1 Didichromis Compressiceps.
Im looking at adding some more fish to the mix, but im wondering whats the best way to go about this. The above mentioned fish are all 4-5 in.
Should I add groups of juvies, say 3 or 4 of a species, at a time and then when i get a coloured up male take the others out?
Or should i take my chances and add 3 or 4 fish of different species (choose the most likely males from the lot) and add them.
Or buy groups of juvies and grow them out a bit in my 3x18x18 until i get a coloured up male and transfer him into the 6 footer?
Any opinions/suggestions welcome
Ta,
Darren
So far i have 1 Nimbo. Fusco, 1 Nimbo. Venustus and 1 Didichromis Compressiceps.
Im looking at adding some more fish to the mix, but im wondering whats the best way to go about this. The above mentioned fish are all 4-5 in.
Should I add groups of juvies, say 3 or 4 of a species, at a time and then when i get a coloured up male take the others out?
Or should i take my chances and add 3 or 4 fish of different species (choose the most likely males from the lot) and add them.
Or buy groups of juvies and grow them out a bit in my 3x18x18 until i get a coloured up male and transfer him into the 6 footer?
Any opinions/suggestions welcome
Ta,
Darren