I have been planning to try a Loiselle, since they have the reputation for being less aggressive than other Parachromis, but I now have the opportunity to get a Red Tiger Motaguensis instead. I know they get about the same size, but is there any appreciable difference in personality or aggression I should know about?
Motaguensis compared to Loiselle
- Thread starter Quo Vadis
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RTM are definitely more aggressive. I keep all Parachromis and I have to say, the RTM's are right up there with my Managuense. The Loiselle is no push over. I have a dominant female that isn't afraid of anything.
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I always thought it was the other way around for the Mana? I've raised 4 managuense 2 males and 2 females. And none of them have ever been that aggressive unlike my RTM. I just picked him up 3 months ago and he's already killed my Robertsoni and 2 Bandit cichlids. None of my Managuense have ever killed any of my fish.
I think RTM's are more aggressive.
I guess it depends on the fish. My Jag had killed a 6" Male Dovii that had a bonded female in the tank and bullies everything in the tank. All of my RTM's are under 3" so I guess they haven't grown into their evil yet. All the Dovii I've had have been pretty mild mannere.
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Separate the two and post pics so we can see how badly damaged it is.
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Sent from my SM-G900V using MonsterAquariaNetwork App I can't only divider we have is keeping the jack dempsey contained (he is a one of a kind psycho) but he is using it now and the oscar just oscasionally bites but he good a good bite on him today but I think he is fine he is moving it normally now
I've kept everything but dovii, so I can't speak to their behavior. RTMs can be down right nasty. The current pair I have killed every tankmate I tried to keep with them. If you want a more docile tank stick with them loiselli; however if you have the space it's hard to pass on Motas. Depending on where you are real Motas can be hard to find and are worth keeping in a solo tank.
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