i have the chance to get about a 4-5" amphilophus lyonsi for $40. is that a good price or kinda pricey? also, would they be fine with my gar? i have read that they have the temperament of a JD, which i currently with my gar with no problems. also, i could get a pure wild caught trimac, 4" for $30. any ideas or opinions?
Amphilophus Lyonsi
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Imo that's not a bad price for a Lyonsi. It would probably do great with your current fish too. As much as I love Trimac, it would probably get too aggressive for your other fish.
balton777;5146369; said:
i would love the trimac but i thought they would grow too aggressive as well, and the lyonsi is still a beautiful fish.
I have never kept gar before, but from what I understand is that they aren't aggressive like cichlids, but they are preditors. A. lyonsi is the most peaceful of the amphs. A trimac is extremely aggressive. I wouldn't worry about the cichlid aggression to the gar either. Most cichlids are only aggressive to other cichlids, and gars are very tough fish. I doubt a cichlid could ever do any real damage to a gar's tough scales.
cichlidfish;5146374; said:
when i first got my gar, i had oscars with him and they picked on him. no real damage but he was stressed out and i didnt like that. he is a truly peaceful beast as he does not chase any fish, not even a baby CL.
Get the Lyonsi. They are beautiful fish with moderate temperaments. If Oscars were picking on your Gar, a Trimac would be a nightmare.
If you got rid of the convict and JD you could probably get 2 males. I wouldn't go with a breeding pair in the community though.
I agree that you should get the lyonsi. Great fish...I had a couple a few months back that I regret getting rid of but needed the tank room.
I agree that you should get the lyonsi. Great fish...I had a couple a few months back that I regret getting rid of but needed the tank room.
I have 5 lysonsi right now(6-7inches) 3 in a 125 with veija regani and a breeding pair in a 150 with a trio of chocalates and t passiones,even when they breed and have fry they are not overly aggressive,a little chasing but thats about it,get the lysonsi you wont be dissapointed.
Heres two of mine.
Heres two of mine.
buddha1200;5146583; said:
Cant wait for mine to look like this
i did have 6 but now only 5 of them in a 100g, only about 2 inchs but still looks good.