Ok, want my oppinion? A mated pair of cons, pound for pound, are the most aggressive. There! Now I may have started this thread off on a bad note, but when someone tells a noobie that 3 JDs in a 29 gallon tank is ok, after 3 or 4 people told them not to do it, Im not going to be too nice to them.
When I give advice related to the above mentioned situation, I use none of the 3 methods managuay inquired about. Here's what I do, hmmm, agressive territorial cichlid, can get about 10 inches, tank size is 12" front to back. Nope can't even do one let alone 3 in that tank. I never claimed to be an expert, but that is just common friggin sense! People who abuse dogs, cats, even reptiles in this manner are faced with fines and even time in jail!
I would have to say a combo of all w/ the addition of the experiences of others far more knowledgable than myself. That does not make me an expert ( although I do know several). It does make me a dedicated & responsible hobbiest. Studying in school is great, my hats off to you, but a lot of lifes lessons & a wealth of knowledge lie outside the classroom. Get all you can from your professors & use it to aid you in researching & making educated, informed decisions. Most of all please remember to share the knowledge w/ your fellow hobbiest.
