My female festae is solo with an FX6. Nitrates never go about 10. She has multiple caves and ample swimming space. Displays incredible colors for her size and is very active and interactive. Just as one would expect from a smart cichlid.
She eats all the best food the hobby has to offer and doesn't have to compete. I know she is aggressive so I don't keep her with fish as that isn't fair to the tankmates. As she continues to grow there will be a 180g waiting for her.
It's my opinion that I keep her in alot better condition than most especially big rich. He would throw her in a tank crowed with fish. Not providing proper feed or territory.
You've had that festae for how long exactly? Maybe 6 months? Purchased shortly after you managed to kill your green terror with love, after ignoring the so called elitists for weeks. And suddenly you are a fish keeping hero? What a joke. You keep your fish solo, because elitists such as myself explained to you why your fish was acting in the manner that she was - when kept with other fish. Doh! In fact, I wager that almost every thing that you have learned about keeping fish, such as your festae, has been gleaned from the elitists on MFK.
I talk to you as a child, because you act like one, Phillip.
I'm with krich, waste of time here.
Keep up the good work, Rich!
