How Many Cichla Can I Cram Into A Glass Box?

[RD.]

But just in general, with a tank this size and fish that max out at 20", I think 5 would be ok assuming they get along.

And how many years of experience do you have with Pbass, Adam? I'm just curious, I'm guessing about the same as you have with Asian aros. Am I close?


It's not just about the max size of a fish, vs how they fit in a glass box. Some 20" fish just lay there 24/7, others are at times like torpedos with fins. If you don't have any personal experience it's probably best to just allow those who do, to weigh in on the subject. I would think that would be obvious, I guess not.

 

[adamsfishes]

And how many years of experience do you have with Pbass, Adam? I'm just curious, I'm guessing about the same as you have with Asian aros. Am I close?


It's not just about the max size of a fish, vs how they fit in a glass box. Some 20" fish just lay there 24/7, others are at times like torpedos with fins. If you don't have any personal experience it's probably best to just allow those who do, to weigh in on the subject. I would think that would be obvious, I guess not.

You should have just posted "I'm an *******", would have had the same effect. I'm out MFK, enjoy.

 

[LBDave]

First things first intermedia are not a small species they get 20+” kelberi xingu and orinos are more suitable (kelberi and xingu generally stay smaller and orinos take long to grow) I always grab a lot from the jump and thin down to 5-6 of the best ones. Kelberi if wild will take 3-4 years to get 14-16” Bahia strand out of Taiwan/Indonesia will exceed that. Orinos are mean and imo second to Pinima are the meanest bass.To answer your question id get atleast 3 and no more than 6 if going with those 3 species. I’m doing something similar with orinos in a 350 96x36x24 soon. Best of luck

I have a Kel that is 14". Bought at 4" last November. Don't know why CB would grow any faster than WC. Just sayin.

 

[tcav88]

I have a Kel that is 14". Bought at 4" last November. Don't know why CB would grow any faster than WC. Just sayin.

Dont have an answer for ya, it’s just how it is. Have had Rio tocantins and parana neither even came close to the cb Bahia.