A buddy of mine was breeding some pink vieja fenestratus and dropped off 5 3”-5” to put in my 90g with my Jack Dempsey and green terror. I did a little research and realized that they got way bigger than my buddy had told me. I have since moved them to a 125 gallon( 60x18x26) by themselves… is that tank even big enough? From what I’ve read I might be able to keep a pair? I honestly didn’t even want fish this big… might just take them to the lfs… thoughts?
Vieja stocking questions
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I would expect a pair to form, and eliminate all rivals.
And pair in a 125 would probably work well without any other cichlids.
And pair in a 125 would probably work well without any other cichlids.
A couple of my males (I had the normal color version) reached over 12", females stayed around 10".
Any info provided for normal color fenestrata is also applicable, with the pink version.
They are omnivores and seem to prefer a lot of vegetation in their diet.
I used pellets high in Spirulina, or made for marine fish that eat algae, and occasional leafy greens.
Any info provided for normal color fenestrata is also applicable, with the pink version.
They are omnivores and seem to prefer a lot of vegetation in their diet.
I used pellets high in Spirulina, or made for marine fish that eat algae, and occasional leafy greens.
Also...you have a mix of pink and marbled fenestratus. Agreed, you'll get a pair that forms eventually and then the whole tank will need to be theirs, but definitely doable for a pair. They're actually quite peaceful with smaller cichlids, I've kept a number of different small species with mine.
Thanks, my buddy had told me they were Vieja Fenestratus.. then he mentioned they were marbled and pink. These all came from the same batch of fry. I have one of each that are classic looking, all white, orange and white, orange white and black, one marbled. But still lots of growing to do.
This is the tank they are in now.
Looks like they are the pink fenestratus from Lake Catemaco. They appear to still be in the process of peeling. They don't look like the marbled ones that are out there.
I have had two separate pairs over the years. One pair was in a 180 with other fish and pair bonded well. They spawned multiple times and were good parents. The second pair I had was in a 135 with a midas. The male killed the female, then lived peacefully with the midas for several years. One morning i woke up and the midas, who was full grown, was shredded. So i guess the real answer is that it depends on the fish. Some can be quite aggressive.
I have had two separate pairs over the years. One pair was in a 180 with other fish and pair bonded well. They spawned multiple times and were good parents. The second pair I had was in a 135 with a midas. The male killed the female, then lived peacefully with the midas for several years. One morning i woke up and the midas, who was full grown, was shredded. So i guess the real answer is that it depends on the fish. Some can be quite aggressive.
