Growth of JD?

[DwarfCichlid101]

I was just wondering, because my Jack hasn't grown in a while, and I've read that they can get to be 10-12" while mine is only about 6-7"!

I have had him in a 55 gallon, but is now moved to a 150.

 

[canucksfan1]

how long did yours take to get 6 inches???

 

[DwarfCichlid101]

I bought it at about 1.5" and it took a few months to get to 4" (like 4-5 months), and then it started slowing down, it reached 6" about four or so months ago, and I havent seen any growth since.

I've had it for about a year and a half.

 

[hillbilly]

They don't really grow that fast in my experience, at least when compared to some other species.

 

[wannaarro]

Mine's followed the same basic rate of growth . . .

 

[Headrush]

Mine's been growing in spurts too. Around 5 1/2" now. When I feed earthworms, she pigs out and grows faster cause of all the protein. I fed her anywhere from 1-3 (4") worms a day.... Might wana try that. He/She should put on some mass from eating them for sure.

Do you feed high protein food?

Is it with other fish or maybe being harassed by others? That might have had an effect too.

Good luck

 

[thebestincali2000]

hi protein diets and lots of water changes will help your fish grow better.do a 50% water change every week for optimum efficiency

 

[DwarfCichlid101]

when I try to feed him worms, he looks the other way... in fact I dont see him eat very often because he is so shy. He isn't picked on, but he also isnt the alpha fish in the tank.

 

[Dovii dude]

They grow pretty slow,who is the alpha male in your tank???

 

[DwarfCichlid101]

the loisellei, but I am going to get some new fish soon (motaguense) so the heirarchy may change