Is it better to buy a bigger ornate than a smaller one?

[tanharold]

So I was wondering whether it will be better or smaller ones will work?

 

[lix.ma14]

in my opinion, it's more cool to get a small juvi/baby bichir. It nice to see one grow from a puny fish to a monster of 2 feet. anyways, you'll have more time to enjoy ur bichir. Babies will be more attached to you once you take care of them until they reach adult. i know a bunch of guys that are against me in this though! LOL.

 

[Drizzt]

IMHO it's a matter of personal preference. Some people want the instant satisfaction of owning a monster while others like to spend the time and effort watching a juvenile/baby grow into a monster. Good luck in whatever you choose.

 

[Lokust]

i personally prefer to buy the bigger ones. i think it is much cheaper that way considering the amount of money & time you need to spend on food and maintenance for them to grow to a large size.

 

[azura]

the juvenile is the good way to start

 

[Spiritofthesoul]

depends on your tankmates.
Obviously I won't put a 2" ornate in a tank of large p.bass.
And I won't put a 2' ornate in a tank full of 3" senegals

 

[ancientfins]

get a juvy, always enjoyed raising small ones

 

[GhostShrimpMan]

Depends on what you prefer and your situation.

 

[guanl23]

 

[angryinsect]

buying larger wc bichirs will give you better potential for reaching max size.