Is the LFS wrong? :)

**escamosa** · 03-31-2012, 09:24 PM

Originally Posted by Tyspot1000

I would get a even number of them.. an odd number just never works when housing multiple of the same cichlids together because let's say you have 5 Rams, 4 pair off and one will be alone to fend of itself and possibly be bullied by the other breeding Rams. I would go for around 4 - 6 Rams possibly? If that's okay with you. Just make sure though, since you will have possibly mulitle breeding cichlids in the tank that you have a LOT of cover so they can divide their territories and breed in peace.

Now it's all your choice on what you want to get for the Rams. I personally like the GBR's, GGBR's, and EBGBR's instead of the Bolivian Rams (Because of the color difference), but other than that the Bolivians would be a good choice!

You can get an even number in total, but it's a bad idea to get even numbers of males and females.

Getting an even amount of males and females is a recipe for disaster for just about each and every cichlid, whether it be dwarfs or regular sized. Do not start with an even number. To start with, you should have a 1 male - 3 females ratio. If you have the room, and you want to see if you can create multiple pairs, then it would have to be something like 2 males - 6 or 8 females. If you even out the ratio, more often than not, you'll end up with dead Rams. The reason behind the 1 - 3 ratio is to STOP aggression. And you get a much better chance of spawning.