dwarf festivum

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is this possible or do they just grow slowly because we've had a festivum since january and hes just under 3" is that a problem?
 
They're not the fastest growers but, should be a better size in this amount of time. How varied is the diet offered to him? And, most importantly, how often do you do gravel washes/water changes?
 
Also, what tankmates are with the festivum? I'm asking because there are a number of cichlid species, as well as sunfish/perch, that secrete a growth inhibiting hormone to supress territorial competition from similar species. (another good reason to keep on top of water changes)
 
Oddball;524671; said:
They're not the fastest growers but, should be a better size in this amount of time. How varied is the diet offered to him? And, most importantly, how often do you do gravel washes/water changes?
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he gets crickets blood worms feeders white clouds flakes shimp pellets and thats about it as for water changes 1 a week and hes in a 90 gallon at the moment
 
Oddball;524678; said:
Also, what tankmates are with the festivum? I'm asking because there are a number of cichlid species, as well as sunfish/perch, that secrete a growth inhibiting hormone to supress territorial competition from similar species. (another good reason to keep on top of water changes)
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paradise fish, 2 africans same size , 4 6" pacus, red terror smaller than him several cats and 2 loaches 2 gaiant danios
 
27 degrees c and i already told you tankmates
 
no he is left alone
 
Yes, you did tell me in the next post as I was posting for the previous response. The temp is right on, too.
Looks like you have a "runt" of the litter. If his color is up (especially the blue/green flash they get) and you're happy with him, enjoy him even if he is smaller than other festivums.
 
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