Chancho Growth Update (with Pics)

[Matthew1626]

Hi guys,

Thought I'd drop in to give you an update on the Chancho...He's doing really well, very personable! A bit aggressive, but I knew that going in. Anyhow, a couple of weeks ago I got him a lady friend from Ken Davis, some red variety, and she laid eggs this morning! I'll have to determine what I'm gonna do with all the little piglets when and if the eggs are fertilized.

Hope you're all doing well!

 

[Deadeye]

Looking real good! Both of them!
That red one is a real stunner for sure! It’s got the devil/Midas look but just a faint enough pattern to really stand out…might have to look into those one day.
How big is the male about now? Looks about 13 inches or so.

 

[Matthew1626]

Thanks Deadeye Yep, right about 13", I'm noticing he's growing very thick as well. If they end up having a successful spawn and I learn how to ship fish, maybe I can send you a few shipping only

 

[Deadeye]

Thanks Deadeye Yep, right about 13", I'm noticing he's growing very thick as well. If they end up having a successful spawn and I learn how to ship fish, maybe I can send you a few shipping only

Thanks for the offer - I would need a bigger (free) tank first though ?
Maybe someday (not for a few years though)!

 

[Backfromthedead]

Gorgeous fish. Well kept, very impressive cichlid.

 

[Matthew1626]

Keep me updated

 

[Matthew1626]

Thank you, Backfromthedead !

 

[newworld]

Hi guys,

Thought I'd drop in to give you an update on the Chancho...He's doing really well, very personable! A bit aggressive, but I knew that going in. Anyhow, a couple of weeks ago I got him a lady friend from Ken Davis, some red variety, and she laid eggs this morning! I'll have to determine what I'm gonna do with all the little piglets when and if the eggs are fertilized.

Hope you're all doing well!

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I don’t know if you are aware that Red Chancho is not pure but a hybrid…

 

[Matthew1626]

No, I had suspected as much but wasn’t sure. Again, I got it from Ken on aquabid…his ad says:

“F6 Red Chancho, red females are back cross to pure male chancho each generation to increase the chancho blood, current generation is 99% chancho blood and still fade. These get huge. Bidding on a 3.5 to 4.5" fish”

?

 

[Bobby2415]

That’s a good looking Chancho! I have been debating on what to get as a big solo fish with good personality for a 125+. Have definitely considered a Chancho, especially after seeing yours.