Regani vs. Zonatus growth

[zyno]

My Zonatus are about half the size of my Regani but are about twice as old. I have had both species since they were juveniles and have raised them and fed them the same. The Zonatus are about 2 1/2 years old (about 7 inch's) and the Regani is a little over a year old and about 11 inch's long.
I believe the Zo's are females and the Regani male.

Are the Zo's slower growers? Both species are healthy and beautiful. I was curious why the Regani has out grown them?

Tony

 

[smitty03281964]

Hard to say. Maybe it has something to do with the parents. My Zonatums are clearly ahead of my Regani's and do not appear to be slowing down. I really would not worry since they are healthy. They will reach the size they are going to reach. If that makes sense.

 

[fishman09]

probably has a lot to do with sex. if the regani is a dominant male it probably gets more food and has more hormones.