I've got plenty of air happening, and a filter plus two bottom feeders. Also, is it true that you need 2 females per male? And what temperature is best for them?
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bah! dont use the 1 inch of fish per gallon rule... it is terrible!!! There is a good website for calculating how much water you need per fish,
http://www.fishlore.com/conversioncalcul...
if you go to the bottom, you can use the calculator.
yes it is true you need at least 2 females per male. the males will constantly chase a female and the stress can kill her. if he can divide his effort between more than 1 female, it is less stress per female. the more the better, but only to the extent that you aren't overcrowding
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2 males, let 'em have fun.
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15 would be very good...
25.but they will not feel that comfy.
If you can, work out how many gallons that is- and then base the decision on a rule of 1.5 gallons per inch of fish, or 1 gallon per inch of fish if you plan to change the water often and regularly. Don't forget to use the length of the fish once it is full grown- for a guppy that's normally 1.5 inches, so you will need just over a gallon for each guppy.
And yes, you need at least two females per male, if not more. Otherwise the males can harrass the females to death trying to breed with them- if you have more females then their efforts are less concentrated and it's less stressful for the females. But don't forget, guppies breed like crazy- if you are not intending to breed them it can be easier just to get only males.
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