Questions about Dovii, Trimacs, and Jags

[tyewag]

I have read some of the other post, but I have some specific questions. Can any or all three of these fish live together if started as fry or juveniles? How long will they live happy in a 75 or 125 gallon? Will it be best if I had maybe one of each, or is it better to get one pair per tank? I have plans on getting a 240 gallon, but can only find 210-215 gallon in Eastern NC.

 

[balton777]

A 240 long is an awesome tank. The Trimac and Jag should do fine in that tank along with some other cichlids too. I wouldn't add the Dovii though. He might eventually require that whole tank to himself or possibly a pair.

 

[sicxspeed]

in a 240, you might be able to pull that off if there are alot of hiding places and dithers.....if raised when young...

 

[killerfish]

we'll jaguars and doviis are a no no big problems would arise there the jaguar and trimac could work in a large tank but with just those two in a tank it most likely wouldn't work those fish are very aggressive and with just them you could only have one of those in a large tank with many other aggressive cichlids theres a shot but with just them it wouldn't work we'll

the dovii might out grow your tank males get up to 30'' useually smaller in tanks but still huge

and for pairs you could have a pair if you want fry if not there fine on there own plus even with strong pairs they can still fight and the smaller of the two will need a spot to hide or a tank divider to get away from there mate if they get aggressive

 

[tyewag]

Thanks you guys. How soon will they out grow a 75 and a 125?

 

[MJB]

Dovii's grow insanely fast up to 12" then slow down up to 18" depending on your tank sizes, but a 75 is def way too smal, a 125 would be ok for a while, but eventually will need a upgrade to a 220 or bigger.