I think it varies. a few people have had super aggressive males and some rather mellow, the teachers polleni had plenty of space as well, it is a 200+ gallon tank
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Oh definitely, it varies for sure. Just like every other species of cichlid haha
I have also read here that bleekeri are more likely to be aggressive. I'm not sure if that's true or not.
But, lots of owners on here with Polleni and other fish without major issues... that is why they are on my wish list. And I would be adding the Polleni last, most likely, as I think that is the best way to have potential success. Of course it's always a crap shoot with cichlids. Like my Angel deciding to hate another non cichlid. :/
But, lots of owners on here with Polleni and other fish without major issues... that is why they are on my wish list. And I would be adding the Polleni last, most likely, as I think that is the best way to have potential success. Of course it's always a crap shoot with cichlids. Like my Angel deciding to hate another non cichlid. :/
I'll be moving, so I don't have a basement guaranteed.
And I'm a woman, but I still love me a good man cave, especially filled with aquariums.I can see it now.... a couch and a TV to watch MotoGP on while I have a beer, sew, paint my toenails, and watch the fish. LOL
ah ic didnt know you were moving, didnt really read everything lol...
let me rephrase that to woman cave then xD
I absolutely love my paratilapia! The fish is so interactive it makes an oscar look shy. No fear of my hand in the tank, water changer, or activity in the room and eats anything. I did have an ornate bichir in the tank for several months without any aggression issues from the paratilapia, but the bichir did do quite a bit of damage to the fishes fins. I don't think it had anything to do with aggression, but more likely a matter of the bichir thinking it had found food after lights out. The ornate was a good 10 inches at the time and the paratilapia only around 3 inches. In another tank I have a senegalus with a long fin oscar and there are no issues but both fish are under 6". My experience with polypterus is pretty limited but in general as others have stated I think if they can not eat it, they will leave it alone. They are also capable of defending themselves against aggression.
I don't believe "Bleekeri" is a separate genus anymore, I think they're all variations of Polleni. I could be wrong about the latter part of my statement but I'm fairly confident "Bleekeri" is irrelevant now. There's Andapa, Fony, and several others but I think they're all variations of Polleni.
Interesting! I had no idea. Had been reading outdated things I guess, thinking the Bleekeri was the large spot one.
You're right, here's what Seriously Fish says:
There is still some confusion as to the identity of the “true” P. polleni as there are both large and small-spotted forms available. The small-spotted form is given as the type species for polleni but there has been speculation that it should be renamed P. typus. The large spotted form is referred to as P. bleekeri by some sources. However, none of this has been confirmed by science and currently all the forms (there is at least one more form, and possibly more) should be considered polleni.
You're right, here's what Seriously Fish says:
There is still some confusion as to the identity of the “true” P. polleni as there are both large and small-spotted forms available. The small-spotted form is given as the type species for polleni but there has been speculation that it should be renamed P. typus. The large spotted form is referred to as P. bleekeri by some sources. However, none of this has been confirmed by science and currently all the forms (there is at least one more form, and possibly more) should be considered polleni.
Yeah I've heard there's as many as 10 variations. I have no idea, and probably never will know, what two of mine are. I got them from an LFS near me. I also have a "Fony" or I believe "East Coast Small Spot", it'll be interesting to see how different they turn out when full grown.
I got this image from davesfish.com and is actually a fish of a member here. It's like c'mon, gorgeous fish. This is the Marolambo variety.
I got this image from davesfish.com and is actually a fish of a member here. It's like c'mon, gorgeous fish. This is the Marolambo variety.
