emperor cichlid

[ewurm]

I've really grown interested in these, I'm looking forward to hearing about your experiences with them.

 

[Will Hayward]

There is an article on aquaarticles.com about this fish.

Stunning fish, but certainly a tank buster.

 

[Tongue33]

Simplyu Lovely!

 

[milkman407]

Incredible pic. These guys do need a huge tank though given their growth rate and how active they are. Unfortunately I've heard they don't play well together when they get bigger. I worry you're eventually only going to be left with one, or a breeding pair (which would be awesome).

i planned for that actully, ( reason i bought 3 ) if they pair up ill have time to get the other out ( if it ever happens though ).

I'll let you all know how there doing weekly

 

[channarox]

they are awesome.
always wanted to try em out!

 

[milkman407]

mission failed, Woke up this morning to feed them and the heater malfunctioned... temp was 92*

first attempt while getting back into the hobby and i failed. next project i guess.

 

[srikamaraja]

Oh good lord I'm so sorry... I've been watching this thread with baited breath...

 

[dpk2313]

Beautiful Emperors

heres a pair for sale if you could convince him to ship
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=224978

 

[Gouramy]

personally, i dont think that these should be in the trade, they cover a huge territory when in the wild, nmo tank print can really authenticate the territory.. just my opinion

 

[milkman407]

personally, i dont think that these should be in the trade, they cover a huge territory when in the wild, nmo tank print can really authenticate the territory.. just my opinion

i agree with you, some other fish shouldnt be in the hobby either.

but the odds of them going in a better home than i could give them would have ben slim, to bad my heater killed my hopes.