Hoplias Microlepis

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Dominator

Jack Dempsey
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Hi guys i want to know about Hoplias Microlepis, i heard that it does not exceed 12 inches and is even more aggressive/rarer than Hoplias Malabaricus. There is one in Shark Aquarium so i am thinking if i should pick it up. What do u guys think? A 12 Micro is tougher than a 12" Mala?
I almost have gotten it last time but i did not see any difference.
 
Mudfrog;2638185; said:
What about you current mala? I'd keep it.
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lol not until i get a new one hehe. i love mala too cuz it grows quite big.
 
Dominator;2638224; said:
lol not until i get a new one hehe. i love mala too cuz it grows quite big.
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kinda seems like you are more focused on which fish is more aggressive. if u keep a mala in a species tank on his own and he gets accustomed to that he will more than like kill/eat any tankmates u try to add. malas usually tend to be more accepting when u raise them with tankmates from a young age and they are used to having other fish in their tank. if you want an aggressive mala give him a tank on his own and let him grow. def. after the 12in mark u will not be able to put anything with him that will last very long. its not about having the most aggressive fish, it should be more about enjoying the species....what are your intentions b/c a large mala is a serious threat to alot of fish in home aqauria......but dont go off aggression, go off the fish you are truly interested in, some of your posts might draw negavite attention from other members...jus givin u a heads up....
 
sevendreamz;2639519; said:
kinda seems like you are more focused on which fish is more aggressive. if u keep a mala in a species tank on his own and he gets accustomed to that he will more than like kill/eat any tankmates u try to add. malas usually tend to be more accepting when u raise them with tankmates from a young age and they are used to having other fish in their tank. if you want an aggressive mala give him a tank on his own and let him grow. def. after the 12in mark u will not be able to put anything with him that will last very long. its not about having the most aggressive fish, it should be more about enjoying the species....what are your intentions b/c a large mala is a serious threat to alot of fish in home aqauria......but dont go off aggression, go off the fish you are truly interested in, some of your posts might draw negavite attention from other members...jus givin u a heads up....
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i agree
 
sevendreamz;2639519; said:
kinda seems like you are more focused on which fish is more aggressive. if u keep a mala in a species tank on his own and he gets accustomed to that he will more than like kill/eat any tankmates u try to add. malas usually tend to be more accepting when u raise them with tankmates from a young age and they are used to having other fish in their tank. if you want an aggressive mala give him a tank on his own and let him grow. def. after the 12in mark u will not be able to put anything with him that will last very long. its not about having the most aggressive fish, it should be more about enjoying the species....what are your intentions b/c a large mala is a serious threat to alot of fish in home aqauria......but dont go off aggression, go off the fish you are truly interested in, some of your posts might draw negavite attention from other members...jus givin u a heads up....
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totally right....:iagree:
and they get to 16" i think...
 
sevendreamz;2639519; said:
kinda seems like you are more focused on which fish is more aggressive. if u keep a mala in a species tank on his own and he gets accustomed to that he will more than like kill/eat any tankmates u try to add. malas usually tend to be more accepting when u raise them with tankmates from a young age and they are used to having other fish in their tank. if you want an aggressive mala give him a tank on his own and let him grow. def. after the 12in mark u will not be able to put anything with him that will last very long. its not about having the most aggressive fish, it should be more about enjoying the species....what are your intentions b/c a large mala is a serious threat to alot of fish in home aqauria......but dont go off aggression, go off the fish you are truly interested in, some of your posts might draw negavite attention from other members...jus givin u a heads up....
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this morning a female convict came out of the decor, and mala chased quickly, and then it yawns, mouth so big i got scared.
i stopped feeder, feeding it shrimp this morning, it didn't not eat any.
 
Dominator;2641600; said:
this morning a female convict came out of the decor, and mala chased quickly, and then it yawns, mouth so big i got scared.
i stopped feeder, feeding it shrimp this morning, it didn't not eat any.
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get it FAT on feeders.then begin the starving process...although you might lose those little cichlids in the process...
 
channarox;2641629; said:
get it FAT on feeders.then begin the starving process...although you might lose those little cichlids in the process...
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yep once the wolf realizes hes not getting any more goldies....the cichlids will def. disappear....lol....
 
errr perhaps this is controversial but if the wolf is already chasing fish then perhaps it needs it's own tank. Everyone has pre-warned you of this scenario and so far you have failed to listen. By stopping feeding the wolf all you are doing is encouraging it to find it's next source of food and in this instance, it is the co habitants.

So many of your posts have been worrying and continued to demonstrate you REALLY need to do some research into the fish you own. I'm possibly likely to receive ridicule from other long standing members as i hate to be rude as a relative 'new guy' but i just wish you would accept that;
A. your Mala needs to be on it's own
B. Your Mala needs it's own 75gal at a MINIMUM.
C. You need to feed it what ever it accepts until it is fat enough before trying to change it diet. You don't want it to die so do WHATEVER it takes not just the bare minimum.
D. don't just pawn it off for the next 'most aggressive' example you find. Even if a Microlepsis is more aggressive, you have made a commitment to the fish you own. You owe it your time and patience having bought it home.

As said, i hate to be negative but i really want to encourage you to give the animal what it deserves not what you can supply. ultimately if you cannot supply the apparent minimum requirements then you need to ask yourself if you can keep this animal long term?

Anyone who feels my comments are out of place or inappropriate are more than welcome to put me straight.

:)
 
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