Mota mania

[Frank Castle]

Don't try to police my posts lol. I told you once before, if you don't like what I have to say, then ignore me.

I think you think that because I post the same two fish over and over again those are the only fish I have hands on experience with. But whatever Frank... Feel free to attack all my post.

just sayin, i'm not going to a SteakHouse for McDonald's burgers


Wouldn't mind seeing some pix of those "other species you have hands on experience with" too

 

[Frank Castle]

Get some Convicts or Jewels as "Dithers"

Don't add punching bag fish. You see how aggressive he is. Anything you add is a punching bag fish.
Something to consider here is that "dithers" are naturally food for these fish. Parachromis are pretty predatory.
And other cichlids are terrority risks. Adding either will likely end in dead fish.
Or just add a million other cichlids and treat the tank like an African tank. *scarcasm*

Keep them separated and be patient. The male might bond with one of females through the divider. I also like the idea of adding more females. Pairing aggressive cichlids is always tricky.

How big is the tank these guys are in?

Don't try to police my posts lol. I told you once before, if you don't like what I have to say, then ignore me.

I think you think that because I post the same two fish over and over again those are the only fish I have hands on experience with. But whatever Frank... Feel free to attack all my post.

You may also want to consider I wasn't attacking your post, I was merely defending my mine.

Going by the quotes above, the only person doing any attacking was YOU.

 

[Twonvito]

This is kind of where I've landed with my thinking. Any other cichlids I add will end up dead eventually. Any dithers will end up dead eventually. Some people may be fine with this but I don't really see the point and I think it's cruel. I was actually pretty upset this morning when I found the one barb had jumped the divider and was shredded to pieces...I know, I sound like a softie.

I think I said 50 gallon before but I think it's smaller. 3 feet x 1 feet x 18 or 20 inches high, not sure.

Whether its a 3 foot or 4 foot tank I really dont think it will make a difference...

So I guess I can either keep them separated and see how it goes for awhile.

Or I can return the male and grow out the two females and keep my favourite one eventually and give the other away. Reasons for this:

- seem way less aggro than the male, possibility of having barbs, plecos, etc in the tank
- stay smaller, so I wont be as pressed to upgrade the tank as quickly
- I like the coloration better on females
- they are less shy than the male, and I want a wet pet. I know the male may come out of his shell in time...but just my observation now.

It's gonna kill me to give the male away, so may stick with option 1 for at least a week or so and see how things go.

How is everything working out with your RTMS? I'll take any of them you don't want. I have about 4 now. I had 6 and two got killed.