Cichlasoma' bocourti

[Paulbearer]

I have an opportunity to pick one of these fish up at the LFS for about $30 and he/she is about 5" long. First, is that an ok price for one of these at that size and second, does anyone have any experience with them? Also, what would be good co-habits for a 125 gallon tank. I've done some reading on them (that I can find) and it seems like they aren't they overly aggressive in nature. Ideals?

 

[voss345]

I have an opportunity to pick one of these fish up at the LFS for about $30 and he/she is about 5" long. First, is that an ok price for one of these at that size and second, does anyone have any experience with them? Also, what would be good co-habits for a 125 gallon tank. I've done some reading on them (that I can find) and it seems like they aren't they overly aggressive in nature. Ideals?

I have one at about 11-12" and a breeding pair my friend picked up for me at ACA, they arent overly aggressive but when angered they can pack a punch and rip fins etc, in a 125 you could do alot of things another showfish like a pearsi, or amphilous species, depends what you like

30 dollars is a decent deal

 

[Paulbearer]

Well, I just set up a 55 to use as a grow out tank that I walked into on Craigslist. It came with a wet/dry that is made for a 150 gallon (why this pet store sold this to this guy for a 55 I don't know). I'm also putting an Emperor 400 on it to break the surface and increase the oxygen exchange in the tank. The wet/dry is doing 800 GPH and 350 GPH on Emperor is more than enough. It might be a little while before I get the 125's setup, so i'm just trying to get a couple of fish to grow out in the 55 until they are ready. I'm looking for something that is not a fast grower like an Oscar or such. About how fast do these guys grow per month on average? And what do you think would be good tank mates for it to grow with in the 55? Something that will be able to go with him/her in the 125.

Sorry about all the questions, just never kept this fish before and want to make sure I cover all my bases (like I always do before I get something).

 

[rasdbo]

great fish, gets about 1ft. gr is pretty quick. bought mine at 4" and in a yr was 10", now in yr 2 is just over 12".

I'd go other calm fish like Heros or chocolates maybe a pike. all that's actually in my 125 with a freddie and red tiger.

forgot who but someone does have a nice Pearsi & Bocourti tank.