How big do snook cichlids get???

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I bought a snook cichlid from my lfs and he is a great fish. He is about 5in long and a brilliant orange w bright yellow patterns.He is housed in a 90gal tank. I asked the man at the store how big they got and ge didnt seem to know. Any info is appreciated. :headbang2 :thumbsup: :headbang2
 
Are there color variations between males and females?
 
"Regarding size, the Red Bay Snook can become quite large. In my experience, males can easily attain 18" TL, with females reaching at least a foot. While no obvious sexual dimorphism exists, some differences can be found between the sexes. Males tend to grow larger than females of the same age. Additionally, males tend to have a high number of highlighted, or outlined, scales. In addition, the intensity of color is greater in males than in females. Typically, females are fuller bodied."
from http://www.cichlidae.info/article.php?id=62
 
thanks alot for the great info. Now i know that i own a red bay snook and probably a male. I really like these guys and would like to see more of them. pls post me up some pics of YOUR snook!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
Got any pics of yours mess??
 
i just got one from SA, glad to see there is interest in them, love their mouths. cant wait to see growth, have a feeling mine is a male
 
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