6 Apistogramma cacatuoides in a 30 gallon

[rockhoe14er]

Hey Guys i wanted to get two males to 4 females in a 30 gallon tank. Is this enough room or would two breeding pairs need more room?

 

[Pittbull]

Is it a 30 long if so should be ok.. Throw in some extra coconut shells..

 

[fishorama]

2 pairs might work but I'd skip the extra females. they're quite territorial IME

 

[rockhoe14er]

2 pairs might work but I'd skip the extra females. they're quite territorial IME

You mean just get 3 males and 3 females?

 

[waldo12]

I think he means just 2 males and 2 females. If they're breeding pairs, make a variety of hiding spots.

 

[fishorama]

Yes, 2 pairs=2 males & 2 females. Try to divide off the areas with wood, rocks, plants so each pair can have a territory without always seeing each other. Several different hiding/breeding cave-like spots are good. Mine liked wood better than rocks to lay eggs on but it's nice for them to have choices.

 

[msjinkzd]

are they domestic cacs? or wild caught? I would try it, but have a backup plan. I have had a few cacautoides that are just focused on murdering rampages and some that did fine in large groups.

 

[rockhoe14er]

are they domestic cacs? or wild caught? I would try it, but have a backup plan. I have had a few cacautoides that are just focused on murdering rampages and some that did fine in large groups.

they are domestic ones. So i'm guessing that they will be less agro. The reason i wanted to get more females was to try and get a breding pair. I feel like my chances go down a lot if i only get 2 males and 2 females.

 

[fishndude]

2 breeding pairs should do fine. You just have to try and see what you get.

 

[rockhoe14er]

Do you think i should get 4 females with 2 males and if i get a pair take the other females back?