Acquired one of these and in the future am planning in putting it the main SA cic tank, at the mo hes in with the feeders(guppies). He's say betwwen 3-4" just wondering the growth rate of these ? as if he goes in the main tank Texas will eat him.
yup takes alout a year to get to a foot, so you'll be growing him/her out for a while. the cichlids will nip and pick on your ornate if you put him too soon, but i would avoid the combination, but its just me, based on past experiences. enjoy!