Festae Or trimac

[Predator07]

I'm debating on getting one of the two cichlids but not sure which one to get. Any experience on these cichlids and how are they with other cichlids in a large 350gallon tank?

 

[Blakewater]

Festae by a landslide, better colour and look in a community.

 

[stiker]

I'm debating on getting one of the two cichlids but not sure which one to get. Any experience on these cichlids and how are they with other cichlids in a large 350gallon tank?

What other species do you have in the tank? That will help with suggestions.
In my past experience both have proven they aren’t overly community friendly fish

 

[Predator07]

Cuban, jag, carpintis, breidohri

 

[mr cichlid]

Both festae and trimac male will want total dominance. Not saying the jag will fold like origami. A female may be better. I keep both species and genders in community tanks and am currently. Also have trimac for sale if that is what you decide. Different catch locations available

 

[Predator07]

Both festae and trimac male will want total dominance. Not saying the jag will fold like origami. A female may be better. I keep both species and genders in community tanks and am currently. Also have trimac for sale if that is what you decide. Different catch locations available

How would you describe there attitudes toward other cichlids ?

 

[BIG-G]

From my experience with Festae they tend to fight more among themselves than with others.
Unless you have a pair then they get pretty territorial.

 

[mr cichlid]

Referring to males
Trimac go in and want to be boss day one. Festae will work their way up the chain not stopping until he is king. Both techniques can cause many casualties along the way