what's the ideal ratio of male-female guppies in a 6gal tank?

Question

i plan to put 5 or 6 guppies plus 1 algae eater... thanks! :)

Answer 1

If you're planning to keep both sexes, I'd only get 1 male and 2 females - unless you have another tank into which you can move the fry, they'll overstock the tank for you in a matter of months.

The only algae eater you can keep in a 6 gallon tank is an otocinclus catfish, and these should be in groups of 3 or more. Chinese algae eaters will get 10 inches, and only eat algae as juveniles. Plecostomous can grow from 5 -18 inches (depending on the species). You could also use algae-eating shrimp or snails (nerites need saltwater to reproduce, so you don't have to worry about these overrunning your tank).

Answer 2

The only algae eater that would be suitable for a 6 gallon tank (that you also plan to keep fish in) for any length of time would be a snail or a few shrimp. I suggest an apple snail or 3-4 ghost shrimp. Also, a trio of guppies (one male, two females) is the most you could put into such a small tank to breed. You'd better have another tank prepared for the fry, too. Otherwise, stick with all males. Even if you get only females, they are likely to already be pregnant and they can carry sperm for up to 6 months so you would soon be over run with fry.

Answer 3

thats sounds like a bad idea.

Lets start with algae eatters, The most common being common plecos and CAEs. Both of these fishes are not suitable for a 6 gallon, as they will both reach over a foot long and CAEs will be aggressive with age.

Dwarf otos would be suitable, but not until your tank is planted and established for awhile.

Back to guppies...

You shouldnt be breeding in a 6 gallon. So i would go all males. By doing this you can get 5-6 all male guppies.

I wouldnt get a female as they can drop enough fry to overstock a 10 gallon tank. So you relly shouldnt be breeding unless you have a few 10 gallons, or a 20 gallon.

So in a 6 gallon, go 100% males. No females.

Answer 4

The recommended ratio of male to female guppies is one male to three females. However, remember that your tank is not that large. You can plan for one inch of fish per gallon of water. If you have extra aeration, sometimes you can get away with more. I would not put more than 8 guppies in the tank. In that small a tank, your babies are going to get eaten, so do not plan on raising any.

Answer 5

the suitable ratio in particularly much each fish is a million male for each 2 women. This prevents adult males from struggling with over women and makes it much less possibly that a male will consistently chase and harass a woman.

Answer 6

2 or more female per male.