Red Flagtail (Fei Fong) Max Size?

[Kittiee Katt]

So I'm able to find very little info on them, I've read that they get up to 16 inches long, is this correct? I can't find anything else on their size, can anyone tell me how deep (tall?) they get, and how thick they get?

Example: my male silver dollar is roughly 20cm long, 17cm deep (tall?) and 1-2cm thick.

Thanks in advance.

Post Script: What is it called, Deep? Tall? Vertical length? I'm not sure what to call it.

 

[henria86]

the one in my tank is about 15 inches but i have seen them a bit over 2 ft

 

[greenerinks]

yup, have seen large ones around 2ft and to give you an idea, their vertical span if their fins are extended is approximately 2/3 of their length.

 

[Kittiee Katt]

yup, have seen large ones around 2ft and to give you an idea, their vertical span if their fins are extended is approximately 2/3 of their length.

Sweet, thanks. Do you (or anyone else) know how 'thick' they get? If a 15 inch flagtail has a vertical span of roughly 10 inches (2/3 its body length), would it be over 5 inches thick through the thickest part of their body (like a large cichlid) or more like 2-3 inches?


Sorry if my questions seem silly, I'm just trying to learn all I can about these fish.

 

[greenerinks]

I don't think it will be 5 inches thick, more like 3 inches or so for that size. Mine that's 9-10" is not even 2 inches thick yet I don't think.

 

[Kittiee Katt]

Thanks. Two more questions if I may... I've read conflicting information about their aggression, do you know they could be kept in groups (provided one had a massive tank) of 10-15 individuals, with a group of large clown loaches?
And what's their growth rate? How long (roughly) would it take to get a 5" flagtail to a 15" flagtail?

Thank you for putting up with my questions.

Post script: does anyone have a decent link they can give me with some info on them? Thanks.

 

[catfishacr]

There are two types of common Flagtails. Here your links to each!
semaprochilodus insignis: http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/semaprochilodus-insignis/
Semaprochilodus taeniurus: http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/semaprochilodus-taeniurus/

These Should help answer most of your questions. For more info try searching the scientific name.

 

[Kittiee Katt]

There are two types of common Flagtails. Here your links to each!
semaprochilodus insignis: http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/semaprochilodus-insignis/
Semaprochilodus taeniurus: http://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/semaprochilodus-taeniurus/

These Should help answer most of your questions. For more info try searching the scientific name.

Thank you. my 'Google skills' aren't the best..