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Old 04-25-2006, 03:46 PM   #8
Damon
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Not a good idea. While housing females is possible, its not to be done but by the most experienced keepers. Females fight just like males do. You could keep 5 in a 10 gallon tank but it needs A LOT of plant cover for fish to retreat to. Even then you'll most likely ewnd up with sick/dead fish.
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