My lfs has a male festae that's about 8-10" for $49.99 and I was wondering if I should get it. I don't know much about them like how aggressive they are, what size tank, tankmates.... It was a nice-looking fish and I am thinking about getting it...
Red Terror
- Thread starter Davey_8313
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If it was a true fesate, not a uro, I would get it in a rush. A male that size should be very aggressive. A minimum tank size for a lone male that size should be atleast 100 gallons or more. With tankmates, 100++++ gallons is required and tankmates should be similiar sized aggressive central/south american cichlids.
Red_Terror;2109450; said:
I agree,cause it may or may not be a true Festae.
You will need at least a 125 gal tank.Males can get up to 15" and are highly agressive
ive never heard of red terror, but if its the same as a red devil dont put it in with anything else. it should be fine in a 55gal
Alright, thanks man, I'll do that. I'll try to go get one tomorrow. It looks like the male ones on here, but as I said I don't know that much about them. Better safe than sorry i guess.Red_Terror;2109450; said:
Right now, I have a 75 gallon, but I should be getting a 300 in mid-September....tydus;2109465; said:
Davey_8313;2109475; said:Right now, I have a 75 gallon, but I should be getting a 300 in mid-September....
A 75 gallon for the lone male festae should be ok for a while. A 300 gallon would be great for a male festae and tankmates. Tell us if you get him. Are you sure its not a mayan cichlid though?
yemista;2109470; said:
If you've never heard of a fish, why are you giving advice about tankmates or what size tank it will be fine in?
