M:F ratio backwards with congo tetras

[skiweeangel]

I recently finished off my school of congos at 6 and all purchased as juvies, before they were sexable. I am worried that I now have only two female with four males with a bit of pushing and shoving going on. I don't want to up my number too high so are there any recommendations other than buying more known females to curb the alpha maleness going on? I feel like I'm watching a bunch of college freshmen when I watch the tank.

 

[ahelmes71]

I have had four good-sized Congos in my 55 gallon for about two years now. I think I have three males and only one female. I really haven't noticed any problems with the group. I don't see much aggressive behavior like you describe.

Then again, I have a handful of large rainbowfish in there which are pretty active as well...maybe they cause enough distraction that the Congos aren't getting crazy with each other.

 

[skiweeangel]

Just an update. They seem to have settled down a bit. I think it was the introduction of new danios to the tank. I have four more to add so I hope they can take it. I'm a little worried. I think I might need a backup plan.