Cichla Melaniae progression thread (pics)

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Well here he is after about a month.. Growth seems minimal but he's definitely put on some girth. Due to a couple personal issues and lack of funds I haven't been able to get him any bass buddies quite yet but I'm working on it... May or may not be setting up a grow out tank for some little guys I'd like to put in with him once their big enough to not become a snack... Hint hint Rio Doce

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Ehh yes and no, still a hider. I need more cichla so damn bad right now.

Looking good and fat. Did you get him of of live yet?

Rapps has a really nice list right now and all of his fish are around the same size. Throw the xingu in the sump and keep the grow outs above so you monitor and grow them out faster.
 
Looking good and fat. Did you get him of of live yet?

Rapps has a really nice list right now and all of his fish are around the same size. Throw the xingu in the sump and keep the grow outs above so you monitor and grow them out faster.
I don't have a sump running and I can't put him in a 20 long. I'll just feed him less and turn the temp down a little in his tank and turn it up in the grow out and power feed them. Maybe take that time w the Xingu to starve him onto silver sides or Massivore.
 
Ahhhh. What type of filter are you running? I just grabbed 5 of the rio doces. They are really nice and have some awesome tail markings.
 
Ahhhh. What type of filter are you running? I just grabbed 5 of the rio doces. They are really nice and have some awesome tail markings.

Uhhh GOD I need a few... Does he still have intermedia? And I have an AC110 and a Penguin 350 on it with a couple powerhead to keep circulation going my Tig loves the current.
 
Uhhh GOD I need a few... Does he still have intermedia? And I have an AC110 and a Penguin 350 on it with a couple powerhead to keep circulation going my Tig loves the current.
Yeah he has a nice list and still has intermedia
 
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Actually just looked and he doesn't have anymore rio doce kelberis. That's was quick.
 
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