I had an 11 inch Veija Argentae and it was very personable. Couldn't keep anything else with him but he always stayed up front in his 80 gallon.
Or maybe your just cousin is just ignorant to such cichlids needs?.Vincentii;3588790; said:my cousin (who is a member) keeps adult Dovii in a 55g (U.K) tank. they seems to be fine. male i would say is nearing 14". female 9". . . maybe us U.k fishkeepers are lucky that giant cichlids could be kept in such cramped quarters and no hell breaks loose. apart from split fins . . .