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I'm going to purchase a group of Crystal Reds for my new tank and am wondering which ratio of male to female I should go with, I was thinking 3 females and 1 male or 4 females and 1 male, should I get another male perhaps, what do you all think? Throw me your thoughts Shrimp Pimps.

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Where are you getting them?

I'd be very surprised if you got to choose.

Females are usually more prized than males. You'll find more males for sale as a result.

But if you are able to pick, then pick more females.

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Always good to get a couple/few males, don't want them to get worn out!!

 

jc12's suggested numbers above look good to me!!

 

Enjoy!!

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Someone told me once that at least 3 males to a group is best so they compete more. Don't know how much truth there is to that, but that guy's shrimp are pretty impressive. I've probably never had less males than that myself. 

 

Love the new profile pics gc and nb... especially yours crabs. No offence Jamie, your new shrimp is a happy lookin little guy too. 

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Personally, if only getting 5, I'll go 2m 3f. If getting 10, I'll go 3m 7f.

 

Cheers mate, I'm thinking 2 males and 3 or 4 females.

 

Where are you getting them?

I'd be very surprised if you got to choose.

Females are usually more prized than males. You'll find more males for sale as a result.

But if you are able to pick, then pick more females.

 

I'm getting them from a reliable source here on the forum, secret Squiggles, I mean secret Squirrels.

 

Always good to get a couple/few males, don't want them to get worn out!!

 

jc12's suggested numbers above look good to me!!

 

Enjoy!!

 

Oh I'd love to be the one and only Shrimp in a tank full of females! BOW CHIGGA WOW!

 

Someone told me once that at least 3 males to a group is best so they compete more. Don't know how much truth there is to that, but that guy's shrimp are pretty impressive. I've probably never had less males than that myself. 

 

Love the new profile pics gc and nb... especially yours crabs. No offence Jamie, your new shrimp is a happy lookin little guy too. 

 

"Is it the 5 o'clock free crack give away"

 

That Shrimp is definitely on crack!

 

Yeah, nice new avatars guys. :thumbsu:

 

Dave Chappelle's character Tyrone Biggums, classic.

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"Is it the 5 o'clock free crack give away"

 

That Shrimp is definitely on crack!

 

 

Lol!! All my shrimp are on Crack!! Its the best!!

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