Anomalochromis thomasi question

[Michael Brock <michael@fun-da-mentals.com>]

My local Petsmart has A. thomasi (which, besides kribs, are the only 
dwarf cichlids they've ever had).  From what I find out, sexing them 
is a little "indefinite".  The fish in the aquariums at the store 
have set up something of a territorial arrangement.    Two of the 
slightly larger fish, which also have darker coloration, have 
established territories on opposite ends of the tank.  Is it safe to 
assume that these two are males?  I'd like to purchase at least a 
pair and try to breed them in a well planted 10G.  Should I take a 
chance and buy only 2, hoping that I get a pair.  Or could I purchase 
one of the "males" and 2 or 3 of the other smaller, lesser colored 
individuals and safely keep them in such a small tank?

Thanks,

Michael Brock



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