How fast do.....grow

[FlammingWoodChuck]

HOw fast do convicts grow from new born????? and how big do they get over all????

 

[Copeina]

Growth rate depends on conditions like stocking levels, feed amounts and quality, water quality and temperature. 300 fry on a 10 gallon tank will never grow. 20 fry in a 33 gallon tank will grow quite quickly.

As for max size, a 3" convict is above average. 5" is possible, but rare.

/Kris

 

[lizardfishman]

they get up to 5" for males and 3.5"-4" for females

 

[finsandfangs]

i have read and seen some people's convicts at almost 10 inches! rare though
my male has almost doubled in size in about four months. my female has barley grown

 

[bluedempsey]

i have read and seen some people's convicts at almost 10 inches! rare though

must have crossed it with something

 

[finsandfangs]

no not mixed.............. i can try to find the link to the thread if you want

 

[hippiechick]

I'd love to see the pics of a 10" convict! I've never heard of one getting that big. I had a 3.5" female pink but thats as big as I've ever seen one get.

 

[Copeina]

That pic is a 4.5" male. Fins don't count.

/Kris

 

[AmazonPredator]

I was about to say the same thing. Even with fins, that one only tops out a 7'' or so. Where's the 10 incher we keep hearing about?

 

[managuense-fury]

Thats the largest convict I've seen.