Ok just wanted to check. Anyone know the growth rate of both? I have heard from everyone the Pearsei are
Very fast growers but what about the RTMs. Also Kevin I am trying to get my videos uploaded and for some reason it won't let me do it
I have a juvenile RTM. I bought it in December at 2 inches, it is closing in on 4(maybe 3.5) inches right now.....It is growing out in my 125 with my eclectic mix of CA /SA cichlids. So to sum up my experience, it grows faster than a bifa, but slower than a red isletas, zonatus, and a texas.....probably just a hair faster than the festae that I have. Though this is just my experience, and he/ she is definitely the smallest in the tank (meaning it eats last and the least amount).
I've had my pair of RTM's for a year and they have gone from 4" to 9"(male) and 7"(female). The female has grown much slower due to the constant spawning. I think for a fish that only gets to around 12" they growth rate is normal.