How fast do pbass grow?

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I have had mine for about 1 year now and they are about 6". I have read threads where people are looking to maximize the growth rate and set up their tanks accordingly. My water hovers 78-80 degrees and they are feed every 2-3 days. They are healthy but would eat a lot more if I would allow it. So I'd say it greatly depends on how you raise them.
 
78-80 is too cold and is a great way to introduce ich.
If raised correctly they grow super fast. SOme sub species grow faster than others. Temensis grow like weeds...and orino's grow like a slug moves. All the others are in between. Cichla are best kept at 87 until 12". And i would never keep mine under 80.
 
snowhnter said:
I have had mine for about 1 year now and they are about 6". I have read threads where people are looking to maximize the growth rate and set up their tanks accordingly. My water hovers 78-80 degrees and they are feed every 2-3 days. They are healthy but would eat a lot more if I would allow it. So I'd say it greatly depends on how you raise them.
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Sad, 6" In a year. Babies that are feed only every 2-3 days in cold water.


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sevank21 said:
+1 :(

My lil dudes get feed 2-3 times a day in 86-88* water

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This is what you need to do if you want to grow them properly - they also need their water changing every... 5 minutes or so?
 
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