I'm considering getting a new CA cichlid for a 180 gallon and have some questions.
My preference would be to have a single specimen "wet pet" (a male with maybe a mate at some point), but would also be open to some type of dither fish to go in with him (prob Giant Danios).
I would like something that gets very large, and not necessarily lengthwise, but more height and definitely girth...I also like the long flowing fins of some of the mature ones on this board.
I like the idea of a big-headed bruiser though I don't like to see aggression in my tanks (hence the desire for a wetpet) I'm particularly drawn to the Chancho for this reason, but I thought I'd ask a few questions before I pulled the trigger on anything:
1. Is a Chancho a good "wet pet"? Meaning, do they have a lot of personality? (I know a lot of this depends on individual fish)
2. Has anyone ordered Chanchos from CotA? Dan has some in stock and said he could for sure get me a male. I like working with Dan, but it'd be great to see some pics if you have a CotA Chancho.
3. Would it be smart to get a few of them to start or just a single male?
4. Can they be mixed with other Midas types if I decide to go that route?
5. Is a Chancho the 'thickest' amphilophus, or just the one that gets the longest TL?
Lastly, considering my preferences (thickness, personality) If you had the choice, would you go with a Trimac, Chancho, Midas or something else for this specific tank?
Anyhow, thanks for looking, please answer any of the questions that you are able.
My preference would be to have a single specimen "wet pet" (a male with maybe a mate at some point), but would also be open to some type of dither fish to go in with him (prob Giant Danios).
I would like something that gets very large, and not necessarily lengthwise, but more height and definitely girth...I also like the long flowing fins of some of the mature ones on this board.
I like the idea of a big-headed bruiser though I don't like to see aggression in my tanks (hence the desire for a wetpet) I'm particularly drawn to the Chancho for this reason, but I thought I'd ask a few questions before I pulled the trigger on anything:
1. Is a Chancho a good "wet pet"? Meaning, do they have a lot of personality? (I know a lot of this depends on individual fish)
2. Has anyone ordered Chanchos from CotA? Dan has some in stock and said he could for sure get me a male. I like working with Dan, but it'd be great to see some pics if you have a CotA Chancho.
3. Would it be smart to get a few of them to start or just a single male?
4. Can they be mixed with other Midas types if I decide to go that route?
5. Is a Chancho the 'thickest' amphilophus, or just the one that gets the longest TL?
Lastly, considering my preferences (thickness, personality) If you had the choice, would you go with a Trimac, Chancho, Midas or something else for this specific tank?
Anyhow, thanks for looking, please answer any of the questions that you are able.