New Fish : Pinstripe Damba

[ichthusfish]

Though it takes a while, menerambo get as big as dinner plates, and have some thickness to match. You should plan on a serious upgrade if ou plan on keeping them long term.
They do best in groups, and a quintet will require a tank over 150 gallons.
The one below hit 14" in about 2 years, he and his other 4 com-padres outgrew my 150 gal at that point.

Dont worry I will move mine to my 180 as soon as the cats are gone...just wondering, can they get along with other fish?

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[ichthusfish]

These are from a spawn that I had in December of 2012. So they're about 14 months old and the largest are just coming up to 5".

Thats quite slower than I thought...
Still, I. Willing to wait for these beutiful creatures

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[notho2000]

It's a long term commitment raising any Paretroplus but well worth it IMO.

 

[ciclasoman]

Indeed, I have had mine for over 12 years. They still look healthy as younger Paretroplus do, so I presume they can live close to 20 years but don't quote me on that.