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CANAMONSTER

CANAMONSTER

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Just got a box shipped in and I'm very excited to have them....... 12 ORNATUM!!
This will obviously be a looong term Project but I'm very excited as these fish have been on my list for a while now.
Please feel free to post yours who ever has them!!!

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Mine were that size about 3 years ago.
I started growing them out in a 55 gal, and they were very aggressive with each other until I added lemon tetras as dithers, and some larger Guianacara as target cichlids

Here's a recent pic, size range from 5" for females, 7-8"males.
 
CANAMONSTER said:
Just got a box shipped in and I'm very excited to have them....... 12 ORNATUM!!
This will obviously be a looong term Project but I'm very excited as these fish have been on my list for a while now.
Please feel free to post yours who ever has them!!!

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Nice pick up bro, those are a dream fish for me...I just don't have the space right now. Good luck.

duanes said:
Mine were that size about 3 years ago.
I started growing them out in a 55 gal, and they were very aggressive with each other until I added lemon tetras as dithers, and some larger Guianacara as target cichlids

Here's a recent pic, size range from 5" for females, 7-8"males.
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Damn Duanes, they're gorgeous!
 
Very amazing fish :) I love my group of four but sadly I have to downsize at my moms and I need to find a new home for them :(


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Just a heads up.
I found this species to be prone to bacterial infections, if the water gets too warm (into the mid 80s), and if I got lazy with water changes .
The rivers they come from, begin in the Andes, and start very cool because of elevation, so I found mid 70s to be quite adequate.
 
Very Nice Duane's, love how they are wrapped with Spangle's! How many did you have growing out? Mine will be growing out in a 75g with a bunch of other dithers or less dominant fish. Right now they are in a 30g full of décor. Thanks for the tip.
 
Do you have a feel for which is male or female? Did you get a pair out of the group?
 
Isde, I think I will need patience more then luck lol. Slow growers they are!?
 
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