Couldn't really find the info I'm looking for on the other threads. Have a few questions about these guys..
Would growth rate be affected at all growing a smaller one in a 55, and then transfering to a 135 for life? I already have both tanks, just need to use the 135 for awhile until I can get something else.. What is the growth rate like? I would transfer it far before it reaches the 1 foot mark.
As far as feeding, how should I know how much to feed it, will it stop on its own or over eat? Twice a day good? I know they need to eat shelled items, but do they actually eat the shell, or just use it to trim the beak? And can they eat live fish too? On the list I've got shrimp with the shells, qt'd feeders and crawfish, and snails.. Would this be good? What should they're staple be?
Decor. Do they prefer anything like a cave or hiding spot, or no? What do they seem to like?
Sensitive to water changes at all? With my cichlids I usually drain the tank about 80%, then fill up with water the same temp, and add dechlor. Could this method work for the Fahaka as well?
Lots of questions, but any time you guys can take would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Would growth rate be affected at all growing a smaller one in a 55, and then transfering to a 135 for life? I already have both tanks, just need to use the 135 for awhile until I can get something else.. What is the growth rate like? I would transfer it far before it reaches the 1 foot mark.
As far as feeding, how should I know how much to feed it, will it stop on its own or over eat? Twice a day good? I know they need to eat shelled items, but do they actually eat the shell, or just use it to trim the beak? And can they eat live fish too? On the list I've got shrimp with the shells, qt'd feeders and crawfish, and snails.. Would this be good? What should they're staple be?
Decor. Do they prefer anything like a cave or hiding spot, or no? What do they seem to like?
Sensitive to water changes at all? With my cichlids I usually drain the tank about 80%, then fill up with water the same temp, and add dechlor. Could this method work for the Fahaka as well?
Lots of questions, but any time you guys can take would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
