Help needed, Dovi sex, advice wanted?

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
freak78

freak78

Potamotrygon
MFK Member
Jan 25, 2013
1,564
1,534
164
52
Northwest, Indiana
This was given to me today from a person who didn't want it anymore and didn't have room for it. First what is it's sex?
20171021_132134.jpg 20171021_132127.jpg
Seems to be in good shape. It's currently in a 55g grow out and is 8 inches. I was told by the owner it's was pretty docile for a dovi. I don't think I will have this long term as I don't have a Tank to house it in for life. How long will this 55 work for now? Thanks.
 
Looks like a male to me. I would say at 8" it is already time for an upgrade, he should be ok for 3 or 4 months though. The one I had was a little smaller than that when I got it and was in a 55 for a few months. It was very shy and not interactive at all in that tank , but once I moved him to a 125 he was a totally different fish.
 
freak78 said:
Not sure what size tank it come from but it was with a 9 inch Jack dempsey.
Click to expand...
Are you thinking about putting Jack the Ripper in your 220 community?
 
No way in hell is he going in my 220 community, don't want to end up with only one fish left. I'll probably up his tank size to a 125 then when he's to big for that I'll sell him or give him away.
 
  • Like
Reactions: robham777
freak78 said:
No way in hell is he going in my 220 community, don't want to end up with only one fish left. I'll probably up his tank size to a 125 then when he's to big for that I'll sell him or give him away.
Click to expand...
Lol, just checking. Looks like he is pretty comfortable already, very nice looking fish.
 
  • Like
Reactions: KeepsWaterAndSomeFish
freak78 said:
What are the odds of this Dovii staying docile, or is it wishful thinking?
Click to expand...
@justarn has/had a pretty amazing dovii in a 300g community with a variety of CA/SA cichlids so it is possible for a solo male to cohabitate with other fish an extended period of time. Maybe he will chime in.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
MonsterFishKeepers.com
Top Bottom