Hi guys, I got myself a ~4.5" wild male umbee early March 2015. Since I've had this fish, it's only grown maybe 4-5 inches tops. Now from what I hear in regards to umbees, this growth seems to be exceptionally slow. He's extremely active, bangs glass constantly, eats like a pig and spawns with his female (who is similar in size) regularly. Water temp is kept from 80*-82* Any ideas what could be going on???
Slow male umbee growth...
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How often are you doing water changes,and what amount?
I have found if you do a water change 50% once per month, there is a certain growth rate.
If you do a change 80% amount once per week, fish grow much faster, or if you change 50% of water every other day, even exponentially faster.
Many discus breeders change 90% per day to get the best growth.
I have found if you do a water change 50% once per month, there is a certain growth rate.
If you do a change 80% amount once per week, fish grow much faster, or if you change 50% of water every other day, even exponentially faster.
Many discus breeders change 90% per day to get the best growth.
I don't think that growth is below normal. I think he is right on par. He has gone from 4 1/2 inches to 9 inches and I think that is good.
He seems healthy and the fact their breeding means your water is good and everything seems fine. I wouldn't worry about growth just enjoy them! I love watching my fish grow.
Post some pictures of the progress.
Post some pictures of the progress.
I'm doing roughly 75% once every week with the odd missed water change...
Hes only really started showing his adult male coloration and attitude in the past 2 months or so... Maybe a late bloomer? Lol
Heres when i first got him last year
And him about 2 months ago when his blues and attitude started showing. Hes a lot darker blue now. Ill post a pic when i get home
Hes only really started showing his adult male coloration and attitude in the past 2 months or so... Maybe a late bloomer? Lol
Heres when i first got him last year
And him about 2 months ago when his blues and attitude started showing. Hes a lot darker blue now. Ill post a pic when i get home
Unless you have extremely small hands he is about 7 inch in the first pic, an average palm is 4 inch!-)
Looks awesome btw, I find Dovii to grow slow for me and my umbee seem to be just as slow. I grew a male festae from 2 inch to 9 inch in 6 months too, all my other fish grow well too.. . Always seems to be the ones you want to grow fast that don't lol!-)
Looks awesome btw, I find Dovii to grow slow for me and my umbee seem to be just as slow. I grew a male festae from 2 inch to 9 inch in 6 months too, all my other fish grow well too.. . Always seems to be the ones you want to grow fast that don't lol!-)
i do have pretty small palms.. my hand is like 3" across the knuckles lol...
