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Empyreal

Empyreal

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Hey guys,

Saw this guy at my local LFS mixed in with the African tank. My gut feeling is Cichlasoma Pearsi although I have never owned one. The manager thinks its vieja mutt. Either way he let it go for only 10 bucks so I rolled the diced. Please let me know what you think. Thanks


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So couldnt get a better in tank pic yet because its a 3in fish in a 110 gallon, but ran into a problem. My wild caught green severum is very aggressive towards it, woulda never guess it woulda been the severum. Anyways I would rate the aggression 6/10 mostly charging but I can see the new fish has some torn fins. Should I wait it out, maybe letting dominance establish? Or should I remove the fish, as likely it will continue? Please advise
 
I would probably remove it, not a big chance taker myself on fish. Lost to many waiting it out but I have no experience with these so may wait for other opinions.
 
TexOscar1 said:
I would probably remove it, not a big chance taker myself on fish. Lost to many waiting it out but I have no experience with these so may wait for other opinions.
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Ok thanks anyone else? Its seems the pearsi found a spot where it can not be attacked but Im worried it wont be able to eat during feeding time
 
Empyreal said:
Ok thanks anyone else? Its seems the pearsi found a spot where it can not be attacked but Im worried it wont be able to eat during feeding time
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If you have another tank...I would move it because the stress is just going to make it more prone to disease. Also, they grow at a faster rate than severum and I would grow it out in another tank if you can then transfer it over. Another option is to move the severum for a while and once the pearsei is established try to put the severum back in. Just a few options to put out there....but if its stuck in a corner that probably won't change with the current situation.

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Paulbearer said:
If you have another tank...I would move it because the stress is just going to make it more prone to disease. Also, they grow at a faster rate than severum and I would grow it out in another tank if you can then transfer it over. Another option is to move the severum for a while and once the pearsei is established try to put the severum back in. Just a few options to put out there....but if its stuck in a corner that probably won't change with the current situation.

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Ok thanks for the advise, I have a 50 gallon that has 3in flowerhorn in it alone, I could probably divide that up (carefully) and put the pearsi in there
 
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