I was referring to body shape. I have seen mating pairs before and females were much drabbier in coloration. But as I'd stated, I can't personally account for any thats at the 12" mark.
Can Veija Cichlids live SOLO?
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I was referring to body shape. I have seen mating pairs before and females were much drabbier in coloration. But as I'd stated, I can't personally account for any thats at the 12" mark.
Thanks for all of the responses...I can conclude at the end of the day all fish are different! But I think I'll let the idea go for a solo veija tank! Maybe in the future I'll see if I can find one for my 210 gallon Tank!
Argentea, maculacuada and zonatus are known to be the more bellgerent Vieja, but never know that the smaller regani can out match red devil and carpintus. My experience with Synspillum, melanuras and bifaciatus are at the lower end of the aggressiveness spectrum But it also depends on the individual fish, the tankmates, and whether the fish is mature or still growing.
I disagree with the statement that they are moderatly aggressive had an argentea that wouldnt tolerate tankmates. Now have zonatus (3 inch and under) that wreaked havoc in a 150 tankmates were 9 to 10 inch pearsei and large bichirs. Had to rove them after a week.
They do just fine by themselves in fact most vieja dont like other vieja.
Op check out heterospilus. They are way milder and stay on the smaller side. Mine is the leadt aggressive fish i have ever owned
They do just fine by themselves in fact most vieja dont like other vieja.
Op check out heterospilus. They are way milder and stay on the smaller side. Mine is the leadt aggressive fish i have ever owned
Large tank is no guarantee with Viejas either. I just got rid of a Zonatus that was over-running my 540. He's a wet pet now.
Heterospilus are so under rated. I think they are one of the best looking viejas and dont come with the serial killer mentality lol
They grow incredibly slow though
They grow incredibly slow though
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