What are the two fish highest above the severum in the middle in the last pic? Horizontal black stripe
Jesse
They both look like the standard green to me. Great fish!
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What are the two fish highest above the severum in the middle in the last pic? Horizontal black stripe
Jesse
Hey hukit, do you have any experience with the clowns? I can't find much info on them or any members here who keep them?
Yes just the one. I was thinking they preferred groups but since its a 5.5 gallon I really could only do the one. Its my first Otto so if you have any need to know tips fire away. And thanks!
How big is your FM? Is he growing fast or at a so-so pace?
Mine have only grown an inch, maybe 1.5 inches since i got them like 4-5 months ago. The Texas females in with them surpassed them within 2 months even though they were at least an inch smaller when i got them...
Also, does yours seem to turn off the color a random times? Sometimes i will look at the tank and he will be off in his corner with amazing red belly colors, ten minutes later he looks like the one in the pic you posted. Very temperamental coloration from my experience. Although i have noticed that they get suuuuper intense reds when they are in a serious sparring session with another FM. Mine have also taught the Texases to flare their gills.
Just some stuff I've noticed....
Your SW tank looks good, imma jump into that around my B-Day in January...
If money cant buy happiness, that why do I need a job? I mean, I should be getting these fish free, since I don't have to pay for happy...
I'm old, could you remind me again what stock is in this tank?
I've found they can be sensitive when first purchased but once established they're rather hardy.
Just 3 guppies. Looking to get a few shrimp at some point, its a pretty heavily planted algae buffet for the Otto.
The growth rate has been fast to me, maybe im just used to growing out africans. The fm is keeping par with my sevs growth for now. The firemouth started at around 1.125 inches and is probably around 2.25 inches now in around 2 months. Totally agree about the colors, especially the red hue, its like they can turn it on and off.
Just 3 guppies. Looking to get a few shrimp at some point, its a pretty heavily planted algae buffet for the Otto.