how many Neolamp Multifasciatus (multis) in a 8gallon tank?

[fishkid951]

hiu all...
i want to start breeding these guys when i get bak from tasmania but would like to know...
1)how many i should buy? 1m 2f?3f? or wotever
2)how many fully grown ones can i hav i the 8gal tank with some still breeding?
3)how many fry can i hav(up to 1inch)
4)how big do they need to be to sexually mature?

 

[jpappy789]

1) I have 1m 2f but sometimes their is bickering between the two females for some reason. A pair is fine to start out with.
2) I think 2 or 3 would be good at first however as the fry matures most will have to be removed
3) I wouldnt keep anymore than 4 or 5 adults in their and seeing as they basically max out at around 2" fry at about 1-1.5" should be moved to a different tank or sold, ect..to avoid overcrowding
4) Not entirely sure. I bought mine at around 1.5-2" so they had pretty much been full grown before my most recent spawn.