ID THIS.

[..puSkar..]

I recently saw a video on FB and wanted to know what exactly is this fish.
I know it's some kind of bluegill / sunfish family but what is the exact species?
duanes Deadeye Rtc/tsn
Here's a screenshot.

 

[SalviniCichlidFan]

it might be a pumpkinseed or longEar sunfish. But I'm from NE which lacks these fish. Someone can correct me since I might be wrong.

 

[..puSkar..]

Please do guide on what tanksize is required to keep a solo specimen and should I add dithers or not

 

[FJB]

I don't know the species, but it is a Centrarchid of the genus Lepomis, exhibiting agonistic behavior against an Geophaginid cichlid. Those two species are not compatible longterm, but due to aggression (I believe), but also due to temperature preferences.
Hopefully you will get a better answer from people who know both groups better than myself.

 

[Rocksor]

lepomis megalotis

 

[..puSkar..]

lepomis megalotis

Probable max size? Tank size for a solo specimen?

 

[duanes]

lepomis megalotis

I agree
They reach between 10" to 12", and are seasonally very territorial.
A 6ft tank for a pair.
Can be treated the same as any similar sized cichlid, although room temp without a heater is fine.
I used to dive with them in northern Wisconsin lakes that froze over in winter.