Vieja Argentea Tank

[TOM A.]

Hi everyone.
This is my frist post so take it easy on me. I thinking of setting up a tank for some Vieja Argentea. Need some info like size of tank,how fast do they grow, are they aggressive , any info would be help.



Thanks TOM A.

 

[Taz2478]

how many?

http://www.tropicalresources.net/phpBB2/fish_profiles_argentea.php

 

[TOM A.]

I think four or five . I would like a pair to breed if two paired off.

 

[jason longboard]

Im wondering the same thing,I havnt seen anyone keeping these or even in the shops.

 

[Modest_Man]

The are really aggressive to conspifics. That means you're going to need a very large tank to house a breeding pair. I've got a small male right now at about 4" and he harasses everyone, but especially a V. regani (similar looking).

Growth will depend on tank size, water qualtiy, temperature, and feeding. Mine is growing at about 1" a month. Expect that or a bit slower.

I'd say you'll need an 8' tank to house a pair without a divider. With a divider, a 6' tank will do.

 

[duanes]

I agree with Modest Man, in a 150 gal my largest argentea killed the other 5 in the tank when he outgrew them at about 8 inches, and harassed anything else that looked even remotely similar, he grew to about 12". He was a great fish, but mean as you can get.

 

[doozie01]

google them.