Ornatum

[Cichlidfever]

Anybody finding out that Ornatums are aggressive? I have 3 and my largest one (male) about 4" tries to kill my (male) Escondido about 3". I have two (female) Escondido that he don't bother they are larger and both (the Ornatum & the male Escondido). I have them in a 360 gallon tank & had to add a divider in the tank to keep the Ornatum from killing male Escondido. I would have thought that would be a big enough tank for them to coexist together, hmmm... Any suggestions would be appreciated...

 

[balton777]

I have two that I got when they were a couple of inches. Now they're about 4.5-5" I think. They've been aggressive with each other somewhat, but only some torn fins, nothing too serious. Actually, at one point the male's tail was chewed down to the nub...but grew back fine. They seem to ignore the other fish altogether.

I want to add that they are so beautiful, they're coloration and pattern are stunning. Problem is, I can't capture it on film to show you.

 

[Cichlidfever]

Thanks Balton777, I remember yours, I saw them on video, very nice I am crazy about mines. I see nice colors, but I expecting for the colors to pop out even more. The anticipation keeps me excited... Although I wish I had a festae pair like you have... Gorgeous...

Mines chases each other, but nothing too aggressive, nothing to make me concern. They are not chasing to kill... Although, on the other hand, the male Onatum, chases the male Escondido to kill, so I had no choice, but to separate them. All other cichlids gets along great.

 

[Cich wit it]

Hey, being that you posted in the media lounge, Can you post some pics please? Id love to see them.

 

[Cichlidfever]

Oh, I didn't realize that I posted in the media lounge, my mistake, I will post pics, as soon as I figure out how. I just don't know what I am doing, lol...

 

[flowerpower]

A vid of a glassbanging ornatum gets the juice.