red devil growth rate.

[PumbA]

hey all,
just wondering if anyone out ther knows the growth rate of juvi red devils, i currently have a 3 1/2 inch juvi, he is housed in a 2 ft tank with a 1inch keyhole, he still hasent got much colour to him, still pretty white with black spots and bars all down his body, just wondering the growth rate and how big/old they are before there colour comes out, i am feeding him with, bloodworms, occasional feeder ( rosey barb ), hikari bio gold pellets, high quality flake and beef heart. any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

cheers, PumbA

 

[balton777]

Hi. My RD's growth rate from 2" to 6" has been about .75"-1" per month. I think yours will grow much more slowly in a 2 foot tank...is it a 20 gallon? I hope it's a growout tank, you didn't mention if you'll be moving him to an adequate size tank in the future.

 

[large_cichlids]

growth depends on tank size,water quality and diet,but on average it should grow a inch or inch and a half a month.

 

[PumbA]

balton, yes i am moving him into a 6ft tank with, a large peacock, large green terror and a bumble bee catfish.

 

[johnptc]

they grow quickly and i would expect adult coloration in 3 to 6 months

 

[balton777]

balton, yes i am moving him into a 6ft tank with, a large peacock, large green terror and a bumble bee catfish.

Awesome that's great. IME fish seem to grow faster in larger tanks even with the same diet and water changes.