I was wondering about adding a same size or a tad bigger Tilapia Buttifokeri to my 100g. I have a pair of black convicts along with some others, and since they do look similar, will they fight, and when the butti gets bigger, will i have to remove the black convicts because of same coloration?
Buttikoferi and Black Convicts
- Thread starter Royaldoa
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Again with fish it is somewhat trial and error. Different fish different results. My friend has a very large Butterkofi and added baby Argenteas with no problems. If you decide to go that route just have a plan B.
i had a butti in with all my other cichlids for about 3 years and he was full grown and didnt bother anyone until one day he just decided to start pushing around the other fish so i got rid of him before any damage occured. my friends butti was a mean little bugger from the get go.
i have a butti,12",he only gets aggressive with fish 5 or 6" plus in size,growing argenteas,gt and a texas with him,hes killed angels,trimac,blackbelt,red head,all when they got to that size.
i wouldnt be worried about the cons.
i wouldnt be worried about the cons.
the butti will be mean. if you're wanting to mix anything with it I just wouldn't. Results may vary but usually they're aggressive as hell.
if you try the jag/butti mix try females. My female jag was the only larger fish mine has allowed in his 100gal.
the cons will be fine. If you get a pair they will actively be far more aggressive than the butti will.
if you get 2 larger ones paired, they will relentlessly attack everything in your tank. They are the true terrors
the cons will be fine. If you get a pair they will actively be far more aggressive than the butti will.
if you get 2 larger ones paired, they will relentlessly attack everything in your tank. They are the true terrors