Istlanum or Hatiensis

[Anton]

Guys,

Please help me choose. I'm considering getting an Istlanum or Haitiensis. Please explain why you chose such fish.

Thanks for replying.

 

[Bobby Drake]

i,de go black nasty just cause i love their pattern

 

[AQUAMONSTER]

TANK SIZE???? What tankmates????

 

[rrcoolj]

TANK SIZE???? What tankmates????

+1 these are large aggressive fish. Hatienses can be BRUTAL to each other. And if I am not mistaken hatiensis get bigger.

 

[AQUAMONSTER]

Hatienses are pretty mean and die from bloat pretty easly too

 

[Freshwaterpredators]

They both are very aggressive!! you have a better chance of pairing out Haitiensis and having a good bond versuse the Istlanums. Ive kept both and they are also both prone to bloat if not kept in the correct environments. Please use search engine and research both species before purchasing!! Thank you

 

[fishman09]

if you want a pair go hait and if you want a wet pet id go istlanum. istlanum pairs are very hard on eachother. what size tank are we talking about?

 

[AQUAMONSTER]

if your looking for something a lil different why not try cubans, or lyonsi.

 

[Allan01230]

Istlanums are a better wet pet as pairs are difficult to acheive. (the males are vicious on the females) but they are hardier imo. Black nasties will bloat easy espicially when young and it seems for no reason sometimes. Me I like vieja species the best.

 

[pckts]

Istlanums are a better wet pet as pairs are difficult to acheive. (the males are vicious on the females) but they are hardier imo. Black nasties will bloat easy espicially when young and it seems for no reason sometimes. Me I like vieja species the best.

Haitiensis Females are more vicious then the males IMO.