Growing out S. rhombeus

[Hypancistrus]

Would a 29 gallon or 30L tank be suitable to begin the "growing out" process for a 1-2" juvenile rhom? What would a fish that size be eating? Frozen silver sides? Mysis shrimp? Live ghost shrimp and guppies?

 

[tlindsey]

Would a 29 gallon or 30L tank be suitable to begin the "growing out" process for a 1-2" juvenile rhom? What would a fish that size be eating? Frozen silver sides? Mysis shrimp? Live ghost shrimp and guppies?

It would be fine for awhile but the bigger the better growth. I would offer the silversides, and even try pellet food. Live food should be quarantined before feeding to your Piranha.

 

[tlindsey]

It would be fine for awhile but the bigger the better growth. I would offer the silversides, and even try pellet food. Live food should be quarantined before feeding to your Piranha.

Mysis would absolutely be ok also.

 

[Hypancistrus]

Regarding their growth rate, my understanding was that they grow fairly slowly? Would a 40 or 50 breeder be better? I feel like a small fish would be lost in a tank of that size.

Mysis would absolutely be ok also.

Okay, cool. Do they eat any kinds of worms, like red wigglers or earth worms? Also, it's good to know they can eat pellets as well.

 

[tlindsey]

Regarding their growth rate, my understanding was that they grow fairly slowly? Would a 40 or 50 breeder be better? I feel like a small fish would be lost in a tank of that size.



Okay, cool. Do they eat any kinds of worms, like red wigglers or earth worms? Also, it's good to know they can eat pellets as well.

It may take time to get the Rhom to except pellets but be patient.