It’s active when it’s not full, it gorges itself on fruits, pellets and chopped fish. I’ve also caught it eating the smallWow, look at that FAT belly. Lol. What size tank? How active?
So, if it takes 4yrs ish to get 30in I would have time to consider either a larger tank or re-home to someone.
Group of tetra I used to have in the tank, not sure if it’s been activity hunting them or taking them in along with food.
They’ve cool fish to own. Massively under appreciated fishboring when young, but like any doradide, amazing pets when older and larger.
this Ones in a 12x4x3 glass tank.