Emperor Cichlid

[reddragon343]

i've bought the fish....it looks great, even in the pond....still small so its kinda skitish.....i'll keep u guys updated

 

[Redtail_Watcher]

I haven't heard of anyone successfully keeping emperor cichlids (Boulengerochromis microlepis) to breeding size (18") in anything under 900 gallons. Males are highly territorial and, most likely, only one male will be left in a group. Mine killed all the other males at around 14". Dominant males have also been known to kill all tankmates including harem females for no particular reason. A monster tank is definitely needed for these cichlids since they can reach 3 feet.

that is a long as name!

 

[Redtail_Watcher]

has anyone raised one to 3ft?

or at least 2 ft?

these monsters seem underrated

they are! underrated......


anyone know if 3, 7inch smaller, Emperor chiclids would be ok with my 14-15inch S.A Peakock bass?

 

[rasdbo]

p-bass will EAT them easily!!!!