Herichthys Carpintis max size in the aquarium?

[cichlid_8810]

What is the max size that a Herichthys Carpintis could get to in the aquarium? Mine is about to hit 5 inch and was wondering whether he has the potential to get to around 8"? I can't seem to find a definitive answer anywhere, as I read about them maxing out at around 7" and some saying they can get to 11" or 12"?

Thanks

 

[sje106]

seen them at 9 inches. no doubt get bigger.

 

[alexmuw]

I have an 8 inch male. If you want larger, get em on some trout feed.

 

[cichlid_8810]

How long did it take yours to get to 8"? Do you have a pic by any chance?

I got mine at an inch and that was in April and he is already 5", amazing growth rate so far.

 

[alexmuw]

About 10 or so months old.

 

[cichlid_8810]

Amazing Carpintis. How big is your aquarium?

Mine is only a 75 gallon. Would that restrict him long term to around 7" or 8" do you think?

 

[alexmuw]

100 gallon.

I think a 75 is ok, but depends how many tank mates it has.

good luck.

 

[Sab_Fan]

great looking carpintis . . . I had a male that got to about 6" in a year (in a 90G), but didn't get any bigger after that . . .

 

[cichlid_8810]

He has two JD's in there with him right now. I hope he gets bigger at 8 inch he would look amazing ! Thanks for sharing !

 

[reallybigfish]

Depends on where you get the fish. The line being bred, as well as fry having been stunted can be major factors. A lot of the local shop "carpintis" I have experienced will stay right around 6-8".

I have worked with a line of escondido carpintis. The males reached 10-12" in around year and a half.