Lifespan of a V. Synspilum

[mudjimba]

Beautiful fish there Lignari,

is this growth rate expected for Synspilum, considering the 10+ year lifespan?
What do you feed him?

cheers

 

[LIGNARI]

All my fish have been fed a varied diet.
Primarily Hikari Gold pellet, Tetra flakes & bits, NLS pellets, veggie flakes, Sera turtle pellets.

As a treat - once a week they get some prawn, beefheart and boiled carrot

Because they have been always in a crowded community tank, I do a massive water change every week (85%).

Soon, I plan to thin the number of fish down and ultimately move him and the remainder to a 2000 litre (540g) tank.

 

[LIGNARI]

For the first year, he grew like a weed to 11-12 inches. Since then his rate has tapered off to increase by only a few more inches.

Eventually, he'll probably grow about 2 more inches longer and get much bulkier.