New Xilo!

[RD3557]

Just received my 6.5" male F1 Xiloaensis from Rapps. This guy is a solid 6.5-7" and thick (I can tell he's been well cared for). He is getting a well established 55G all to himself (until he needs a 75G). As for the acclimation process, I've shut off his T5 light fixture to allow him to settle into his tank. He's still a bit shy/uncertain, but I'm assuming this is normal (given the circumstances). I plan on trying some Hikari Gold tomorrow morning. Would love some feedback/advice from fellow MFK'ers with Xiloaensis experience (especially those who've purchased these guys from Rapps).

 

[RD3557]

Quick shot of his chompers.

 

[fishe]

Nice fish


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[virgil2090]

nice teeth,and fish.i have not keep xilos before,but i think you can treat him as any amphilopus with regard to food,WC,etc.

 

[RD.]

Impressive Xilo, looks like he's going to be a beast when he fills out.

 

[Aquanero]

I agree, he is a looker. I would feed him exclusivly on NLS, post a pick in a month and see the differance. Treat him as you would any other Amphilophus good food clean water and pleanty of room to grow. GL

 

[RD3557]

Thanks guys!

@ Aquanero; I tried feeding some 6mm Ther+A pellets tonight along with a few Hikari Gold pellets. He spit both of them out immediately after trying them (I have no idea what brand/type of pellet he was raised on). I'm hoping this is just the new tank jitters. Aside from not eating, he is becoming more active and patrolling the tank.

 

[RD.]

6mm TherA is too large for that fish, I would recommend the 3mm.

 

[RD3557]

6mm TherA is too large for that fish, I would recommend the 3mm.

Got it. I guess he'll just have to settle for the Hikari Gold until he puts some size on.

 

[RD.]

Give him some time to settle in, he should come around in a few days.