Red Devil grow out journal

[Bobby2415]

So far this one is the dominant one doing all the chasing. They are all pretty close in size but this one is probably the biggest.

This one is about the same size as the above one, maybe a tad bigger. I think I like the looks of this one the most so far.

 

[FINWIN]

It may while still small, but be warned Amphilophus don't play well with others. I tried Swordtails when I mine were young they didn't last two weeks.
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Later when Casper was bigger I tried Spannar barbs and he ate 4/6 overnight. View attachment 1446566

Tastes like chicken. ?

 

[Bobby2415]

Added some more pothos to try to help with nitrates. Rigged up some Tupperware containers to keep the roots in order.

Fish are all doing well. These 3 are currently the biggest. The light yellowish color one is the most dominant. Usually picks around at the bottom in one spot and chases other fish off a lot. Although here the last day or so he seems to be swimming around more in different spots. The one with the white is probably going to be the keeper as of now.

 

[Bobby2415]

The fish pictured above this post is now growing very quickly. Unfortunately I never really see it eating the NLS. It does however eat the Hikari Carnivore Pellets that are meant for my Bichir and Catfish like craZy. The pellets are probably too big for the red Devil but that doesn’t stop it. Could that be a problem with it only eating those carnivore pellets? Too much protein?

 

[pocono]

the protein level in carnivore pellets is fine for devils. no worries

 

[Bobby2415]

1 month update. I am down to 5 now. I re homed the bigger more aggressive one. Judging from his personality and looks, I really could tell I wouldn’t want to keep him long term. Felt he was causing un necessary stress on the other fish at that point.

Feeding these currently. NLS is the staple. The Hikari carnivore pellets are meant for my bichir and catfish and the Jumbokrill I usually just give as a treat on water change days (every 4-5 days).

I have 2 (suspected males) that are much bigger than the other 3.

This one has been the biggest from the get go. Growing at an ok rate. He is honestly the only fish I see that actually eats the NLS. Seems to enjoy it a lot.


This one has definitely grown the most and is the biggest at this point. Complete pig but will only eat the Hikari carnivore pellets. He goes crazy for them.

I have 2 small ones that I never really see eating and I don’t think they have grown at all.

This one I believe to be a female and is growing at a good rate and has good colors.

Ideally, if it were to work out, I would prefer to have the big guy pair up with the above female and keep them as a pair.

 

[Bobby2415]

So just guessing here, behavior plays as much a role in telling them apart as looks does.
As in this pic, a male is gill flaring at a young Casper for possession of the turf and or female near him.
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So always going left to right
Pic 1 F-- M-- F-- M-- M
Pic 2 M-- M-- M-- F no guess on fish behind fish 3
Pic 3 F-- M-- M-- M
Pic 4 M--M

Pic 3 you can really see the difference in the stubby faced female and the 3 males

Any thoughts on the sex of the most recent pictures I posted?

 

[Jexnell]

Any thoughts on the sex of the most recent pictures I posted?

To me it's opposite of what you guessed.
Young females forehead is almost a flat line from dorsal fin to mouth.

Here is my Casper and Goldie Hawn.

If you look at the forehead area of both. In the female it's nearly flat from dorsal to her mouth. In the male you see a definite notch in the forehead near the eyes.

Another young male, notice the definite notch.

 

[Bobby2415]

To me it's opposite of what you guessed.
Young females forehead is almost a flat line from dorsal fin to mouth.
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Here is my Casper and Goldie Hawn.

If you look at the forehead area of both. In the female it's nearly flat from dorsal to her mouth. In the male you see a definite notch in the forehead near the eyes.
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Another young male, notice the definite notch.

I see what you mean. So going off of that, this big guy has the look of a male right?

 

[Jexnell]

I see what you mean. So going off of that, this big guy has the look of a male right?

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Yes to me the left one looks male. Right one female.