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I recently found myself in possession of a 10gal tank and a plethora of java ferns. After the tank was all sorted, I wandered over to the LFS to pick up a trio of females (they only had the three). I was going to call it done at that, but upon stopping by a Petco to grab more plants I found another trio of girls sitting in rather nasty looking cups and, well... I'm a sucker for a sad fish face.
My main question is: How long does it usually take girls to sort out their hierarchy? I've noticed a bit of flaring and shoving so far, but right now everyone seems pretty content to find a hiding place and sit things out. I assume that will change once everyone is over the shock of 'oh my god, space.'
My second question is: Is six too much for a 10gal? I don't plan on putting anything else in there besides plants, and it's already heavily stocked with enough hiding places for everyone.
My main question is: How long does it usually take girls to sort out their hierarchy? I've noticed a bit of flaring and shoving so far, but right now everyone seems pretty content to find a hiding place and sit things out. I assume that will change once everyone is over the shock of 'oh my god, space.'
My second question is: Is six too much for a 10gal? I don't plan on putting anything else in there besides plants, and it's already heavily stocked with enough hiding places for everyone.