My ISTLANUM Fry... Need info (THANKS)

[Cyberman]

I was fortunate enough to pick up theses ExCichlasoma Istlanum fry on Saturday... maybe about 40 or 50.

These babies are about 6mm long... not sure how old they are.

The big guy on the top the left... I have no idea what he is but I'm sure hes a different species... He must have been caught up in the net.

The questions are... How big will these grow, whats there temperament like and does anyone have any pics of these guys fully grown or breeding?

 

[Freshwaterpredators]

they look about a few weeks old. feed de-capsulated brine shrimp, fry crumble, crushed flake and as they grow you can introduce larger pellets and food. feed only twice a day. what size tank are you using? I cant remember but i think females get 8-10" and males 12-14" Here are some videos of the istlanums i used to own i have some pics of my current ones but ill have to find them.


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[Cyberman]

Heres a little update on my freebee Istlanum fry..

Some are about an inch long I think.

 

[gnuisance]

Those are nice. How many are you planning to keep?

 

[Cyberman]

Maybes 6 or 7

 

[DanG13]

Great job, keep us updated on these lil ones?

 

[Cyberman]

Heres a pic of the father in the LFS....

 

[baldtaxguy]

They can spawn at 3-4 inches:

 

[Cyberman]

I love their colors when they're spawning... These little guys are about an inch long now and 2 months old.

 

[mrmann]

Nice looking little guys you got there. I must say I am glad I picked some up a while back