Aftaburn Posted December 2, 2003 Report Share Posted December 2, 2003 Supposedly a pair (purchased as such from importer). I'm not sure, although one does definately have a pronounced hump starting. I have recently discovered these 2 may outgrow my facilities (possibly up to 25 - 30 cm) I was attempting to add tough fish when I purchased them for an african setup (soon after discovered they are not african at all). 2 gold saum very friendly about half grown? (6 inch). Does anyone want them one or both? They want minimum 4 foot tank I would suggest 5 or 6 foot of 400+ liters (axelrod mini atlas suggests they only grow to 16cm and should be in a 200 liter tank they are currently around this size). They have been behaving strangely lately possibly courtship but I don't know... what I thought was the dominant male may actually be a female although I've not discounted the possibility they're both male. I have temporarily divided the tank they're in (192 liter) so as they and the africans can have thier own space in case of breeding. When I originally purchased these 2 I was told they would not outgrow pseudotropheus (garbage they are 3 times the mass and show no sign of shrinking). They have been doing well in Ph 8.2 although should be in water closer to 7. Suitable for 300 liter plus community tank with large tankmates who have somewhere to retreat to when needed & possibly barbs. If you want these fish they should not share with anything unable to defend itself (pseudotropheus give em a run for their money). They are beautiful fish with attitude and an appetite to match. I have been feeding a mixture of worms, large pellets, waxworm... I think the waxworm are what is triggering maturity in the more withdrawn of the 2 whom is becoming much less withdrawn (used to hide in corner except when I was very close to the tank). South Island I would consider transporting to personally I want to see these guys with a home befitting of them, definate favourites just I cant see my systems being able to cater to them properly for too much longer. The cost to me was $40 per fish will consider trades, offers, whatever. Email:[email protected] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aftaburn Posted December 3, 2003 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2003 Here is the link to images of these fish. It appears they are both male. I doubt my tank is big enough for both but may consider keeping one.http://cichlidforums.com/showthread.php ... #post20117 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joze Posted December 12, 2003 Report Share Posted December 12, 2003 bit late but where are you based? Depending on where, depends on my interest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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