Indigo Child <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
> Hello everyone,
>
> I currently have one male and one female in my 50 gallon tank...but
> would like to get another gerbil to add. I know that females
> fight, but I also know that males fight over the protection of
> their offspring...so I'm not sure what to do...or would I be better
> off with just these 2 for now?
>
Unless these are under about eight weeks do not try and add any other
gerbils. The two will probably attack any intruders if they older.
If they are younger, I would add a male in preference to a female. Most
males get on OK even wit ha breeding female.
--
Julian
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