Male Brevs

[Woodinville]

Hey there... question for all you brev experts: How old do you let young male brevs get before you separate them? I bought 2.2 young brevs, and am just curious. I don't want them to stress, but it's easier right now to keep them all together. Thanks in advance!

 

[adamkwas]

I would seperate the males at 3 months.

 

[lisa h]

Not that I know much, but I thought they were ok in trios if there is enough room. Maybe that was one male to two females though.

 

[PNsSP]

2 months is the norm but i feel like im going to start separating on 1 month just so they dont stress eachother out by fighting for food

 

[Brad Ramsey]

What's your enclosure size again?
I am thinking 18x18x24.
I have two males and 4 females in an enclosure that size (densely planted w/ lots of brambly twigs) and they all have their own little areas and leave each other alone.
I know another keeper with a quite large brev tank (100 gallons?) and I think there are 18+ in there all doing quite well.
Just keep an eye on them and separate the boys if there is trouble, otherwise I see no reason to move anyone.

-Brad