Got my Crenicichla sp. 'Xingu I' today

[joeytoe]

hes a cute lil bugger, started eating in less than a Min. Its already taken down 3 guppies.
An heres some pics.

Its hard to catch it for a good pic.

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

Very nice, makes me miss my old guy.

 

[PoofaceQ]

wow. thats a beautiful fish. about how much do they run? possible tankmates? max size?

 

[joeytoe]

wow. thats a beautiful fish. about how much do they run? possible tankmates? max size?

I got him for 16.99, i think thats bout the norm. I think the max size is bout 12-14"

 

[PoofaceQ]

you think with some pacus?

 

[joeytoe]

you think with some pacus?

a fully grown one would prolly be ok with pacu, otherwise i think theyd end up a expensive snack.

 

[PoofaceQ]

ok thank you

 

[sauroid]

wow. nice Xingu I. makes me wanna go out and buy one NOW. they cost around US$30 around here for a 4" juvie. (we have some greedy fish importers/distributors here lol)

 

[Peanut_Power]

Don't forget that thats a juv..... Looking great man!! Keep it plump and it'll give you plenty to be happy about!!

 

[joeytoe]

acouple new pics of the lil guy. Ive yet to have any pike thatd eat flake food, but this guy eats everything.