Question about venustus

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Jack Dempsey
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If he was actually a dominant male, he would already be colored up - But, there is no such thing as "buying a dominant fish."

Once in your tank - he will have to squabble with other fish to decid who is dominant.
 

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Goliath Tigerfish
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It varies with the individual fish, also food and water can have an effect as does what else is in the tank. Some can start coloring at 3 inches, others bloom later on. Same with a lot of Malawi species, some color early, some don't.
 
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