raising aggression

[jkrc07]

who do i raise aggression in convicts cichlids? i have one (male) but its the most tame fish in the tank, i dont want that because it lives with feeders (3-4) right now and it doesnt do anything to them. so how do i do this?

 

[rallysman]

..........Why?


If you get it a mate it will probably pair up and be more aggressive....

 

[jkrc07]

nah cant get a mate its only in a 30 so its a single specimen.
why? you ask
cause its a convict. i plan it to be a monster fish. not a tetra fish
so how? please help
i think it will be more active when its aggressive. like biting the glass and all not just hiding in a cave.

 

[rallysman]

you can get it a mate in a 30 just might have to ditch the goldfish (which would probably be better in non tropical temps)

I've never seen a glass banging convict, be sure to get a video if it gets to that poing

 

[vanilla__gorilla__]

you know feeders are not realy the best food for him any ways

 

[vanilla__gorilla__]

or maybe he is vegan

 

[dougefresh]

Yea he could absolutely have a girl in a 30 gallon........and it would definetly make him more aggresive.......let him pair up with a female and you can kiss those feeders goodbye........

 

[WyldFya]

You can easily have 2 convict cichlids in a 30 gallon tank. I've had them in 20s with no problems. I have never seen a convict with "monster" behavior, but you may get lucky. Those feeders may die, but probably won't get eaten unless they are feeder guppies/danios/white clouds, or if they are very small goldfish. They may get killed if they are larger, but why waste them like that?

 

[iORi]

like everyone else said.. dont even worry about adding a female in there. haha i have mine breeding in a 20g. and.. wow they get it on

 

[iORi]

also.. the feeders might raise the ammonia levels too high if they dont get eaten so u wanna watch for that.