All male tank

[MonteSS]

I have a trifasc trio in a 24" 26g and 5 Borelli growing out in a 10g.

I have a free 36" 46g and was thinking of putting a few different male Apistos in it. I know this is frowned upon here but can it work in a smallish tank like that? Will they just fight or can they coexist?

Was looking for Baenshe, Bitaeniata, and agissizi.

Or would I be better off with two pairs and make two territories?

Thanks....Bill

 

[Mike Wise]

Nothing wrong with keeping only males together. They tend to display to each other but don't really do any harm. Females, on the other hand ... . Just make sure they are similar in size (mass) and aggressiveness - and that the tank is properly decorated to provide adequate territories. You shouldn't have problems with agassizii & bitaeniata together. Baenschi tend to be a bit rougher, but worth a try.