I feel my pair is bonded very well...With that said I would NOT fell comfy with them in a 75 at 12-14" When they are going through the motions the male is pretty hard on the female but I feel with the 6' in my 125 she can escape just fine. They will spawn every 1.5 months...but in a 4' or 5' tank......idk. I think a 6' 125 is the in for long term.
Festae in 75g?
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I agree great fish BUT, a 75 is temporary , I am currently using a 75 for a grow out tank for 12 fry. In my experience Festae at one year are about 8 cm, 2 years 14- 18 cm and by 3 years the males are 20+ cm. The smallest tank I would use is a 210-220 for a pair. I think best size for max growth is 285+ gallon. If I may add, for your consideration, Festae seem to have a larger territorial requirement than the other Chiclids I have had. My opinion is that they are more assertive than overtly aggressive and there is a direct relationship to territorial space. If you get a pair they need space a lot of it. Stressed uncomfortable fish=less chance of breeding. These are great fish my favorite also good luck my friend.
To answer your specific question a 75 gallon will work in the short term, year or so, but if you want to raise and breed these fish think big - 220 plus. Also dont forget about a divider solution!
To answer your specific question a 75 gallon will work in the short term, year or so, but if you want to raise and breed these fish think big - 220 plus. Also dont forget about a divider solution!
thx everyone for the responses but i think im going to try my hand at lyonsi! They look somewhat similar in my opinion and i hear that they arent as aggresive most of the time and usually max out at 10-12in! =)
thx everyone for the responses but i think im going to try my hand at lyonsi! They look somewhat similar in my opinion and i hear that they arent as aggresive most of the time and usually max out at 10-12in! =)
Sounds like a great plan, Lyonsi are awesome. Keep us updated...
will do! Also keeping my fingers cross atm as i have 2 people im speaking with and may be buying either a 100g or 125g rimless for a little over 100$. Gotta Love craigslist! haha
I just ordered 6 lyonsi juvies from jeff rapps i cant wait till they get here! =) so excited haha
