Male micropthalmus, female festae and male Lentuginosum

decoy50

Polypterus
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Jan 25, 2012
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That is w/o a doubt the best looking micropthamlus I've seen! Always wanted to keep them but have never pulled the trigger - how long did it take to get him to 10in and what is the aggression like? I've heard they are fairly laid back...
 

NorCaliCichlids

Plecostomus
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Oct 12, 2008
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Thanks! He really is that nice looking, he even develops a little nuchal hump sometimes, def when spawning. They are pretty laid back, meaner to each other but I've never lost them to aggression. I got them at about 4" and it took about 2 years to get this big. They eat like oscars!

There are 2 males and 2 females along with a pair of Wesseli, pair of Loiselli and 2 female festae in this 190g, 10' long tank. It's ideal for these fish.
 
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