12"+ Dovii (PIC HEAVY)

[tbonewarrior]

Sorry about the blurry pics and kind of dirty outside glass. My Dovii rarely comes close enough to me to get decent pics, so I had to take pics with my iphone when I had a chance. The male is about 12-13" TL, the female closer to 6-7". They've been spawning like crazy, and not any noticeable fighting between the two since I put a divider in the corner with a hole big enough for her to go in and hide but not him. I think anyone who has experience with these fish would agree that photos do not do them justice though.

 

[CubanB]

nice pair

 

[NWatson]

Nice Dovii, is this the male I have read about being very shy even at this size?

 

[tbonewarrior]

Ya this is the one. He's better now than he was though. Currently, he will hide if there is any motion in the room, but will come out if you sit still. He used to hide whenever anyone was in the room at all. He's far from the glassbanger I was hoping for, but hopefully that continues to change with time!

 

[5thColumn]

+1 for nice Dovii
+1 for Southpark in the back.

How big is the tank?

 

[tbonewarrior]

150 gallon (72"x18"x24"). I know it will be overstocked as the fish grow, but the guy I bought them from said he'd love to get them back for his display tank eventually if I can't afford to upgrade. Actually, I wouldn't mind selling them if any Oregon locals are interested. I've also got fry posted in classifieds section too. Ya, the reflection of south park was an accident, but I have to take pics when I can with this guy.

 

[tbonewarrior]

Thanks for the compliments btw!

 

[BrtnBoy449]

that male is getting some great colors!

haha i like the show you were watching while taking these pics