What M/F ratio should you have with C. Elegans?

thegirlundertherainbow · Post by **thegirlundertherainbow** » 31 Aug 2004, 02:51

I have a 125 gal very peaceful community (planted) with 9 C. Trilineatus (among other fish) and started with 3 C. Elegans (that was all LFS had), a male and 2 females..now they have a tankfull that's been there for a few weeks..but I waited too long..and all I THINK they have are females. SO I got 3 more females.. should I hold out and wait till they get more males..and get one..or is this a good ratio?

Post by **corybreed** » 31 Aug 2004, 03:39

If I understand you have 1 male and 5 female elegans. The best ratio would be 2 males to 1 female, however if you pick up a few more males it would suffice.

Mark

Yann · Post by **Yann** » 31 Aug 2004, 06:40

Hi!

Basically when you are intending to breed a Cory the best sex ratio to have is a female for 2 males... still depending on the species and especially with the Scleromystax and the longnose Cory a pair will do better!

Cheers
Yann