A. barlowi

[sasikan]

Hi i have 6 males and 2 females A. barlowi in a 40 long (breeder tank) i am hoping to have 2 pairs and take out the other 4 males. Will 2 pairs co-exist in a 40 gallon with lots of hiding places, upside down clay pots, coconut shells, leaves, branches ? can they each have and protect there fry's?

 

[ADC Nederland]

If you're looking to breed and you want some fry to survive I suggest you put 1 pair in 1 tank because the baby fish will get eaten by the others. Some dwarf cichlids pray on the competative female and try and eat her fry. Not all of the species do this but I couldn't tell you if the one you have do or don't.

I'm from Europe, so my math in the metric system is a little rusty but can you tell me how long your tank is in CM ?

Let me know if you need any advise on breeding and how to decorate your tank.

Kind Greetings,

ADC Nederland

 

[sasikan]

i am always glad to take new advice ! my 40 gallon tank is 91cm long by 47 cm wide and 39 cm high