Male young dovii killing female dovii

[huntery18]

It had nothing to do with marketing, among other places, he had it listed on the largest and most successful online venue that we have here in the Province. It had to do with what Duane stated earlier.



Lots of people in these parts have massive tanks, and massive fish, but not a lot of people want to devote a massive tank in the 500 gallon range to a single cichlid. A single Asian aro worth 5K, sure, but not a single cichlid. Even most Asian aro owners want some kind of community set up, with clown loaches, dats, rays, or whatever to compliment their show fish.

How much is an adult worth? To me personally, nothing. I wouldn't take one for free due to not being able to properly provide for it. I had an importer friend offer me a blue base xback Asian aro for free a few years ago, and I declined his very generous offer for the same reason.

i need some friends like yours haha

 

[Irecruitfish]

It had nothing to do with marketing, among other places, he had it listed on the largest and most successful online venue that we have here in the Province. It had to do with what Duane stated earlier.



Lots of people in these parts have massive tanks, and massive fish, but not a lot of people want to devote a massive tank in the 500 gallon range to a single cichlid. A single Asian aro worth 5K, sure, but not a single cichlid. Even most Asian aro owners want some kind of community set up, with clown loaches, dats, rays, or whatever to compliment their show fish.

How much is an adult worth? To me personally, nothing. I wouldn't take one for free due to not being able to properly provide for it. I had an importer friend offer me a blue base xback Asian aro for free a few years ago, and I declined his very generous offer for the same reason.

Right that makes sense. This will definitely factor into my long term plans. Thanks.

 

[Stanzzzz7]

Stanzzz7 - I told you I had a plan A, B, and C at some point right

Plan A, a pair of Dovii in a 37gallon.
Plan B, male dovii in a 125 with tank mates.
I don't recall plan C.

I'm really not trying to be argumentative here. Believe it or not I am only trying to help.
It sounds like you are going to persue your plans for these fish.All I will say is watch that Dovii like a hawk.You will be amazed just how quickly they can kill all tank mates when they decide too.
I would get yourself a divider when you put the dovii in the 125 and keep it on stand by just in case.

There are hundreds of cichlids you could of picked to add to your 125, cichlids that stand a good chance of working. You just chose the one with the least chance of working. Your call, I just can't understand it.

 

[Irecruitfish]

Plan A, a pair of Dovii in a 37gallon.
Plan B, male dovii in a 125 with tank mates.
I don't recall plan C.

I'm really not trying to be argumentative here. Believe it or not I am only trying to help.
It sounds like you are going to persue your plans for these fish.All I will say is watch that Dovii like a hawk.You will be amazed just how quickly they can kill all tank mates when they decide too.
I would get yourself a divider when you put the dovii in the 125 and keep it on stand by just in case.

There are hundreds of cichlids you could of picked to add to your 125, cichlids that stand a good chance of working. You just chose the one with the least chance of working. Your call, I just can't understand it.

I think a lot of information has been thrown back and forth and there's a misunderstanding so let me clear the air.

1) Plan A is one male dovii in a 37 gallon quarantine tank. 1 female dovii in a 10 gallon tank which will be rehomed once it is healthy.

2) Plan B is the male dovii will move to a 125 gallon with a hoplias malabracius and spotted gar

3) Plan C male dovii will likely move to a 220 solo

If I get this far then...
4) Plan D purchase a 600 gallon or so tank for the dovii or rehome it

I've mentioned this before but everything is about timing.


I'm all ears you mentioned that I can house hundreds of cichlids(not literally) in my 125 but what do you think will mesh with the hoplias malabracius and a spotted gar?

 

[dan518]

but what do you think will mesh with the hoplias malabracius and a spotted gar?

Not an aggressive cichlid, either it will stress the mala out, or the mala snaps back, which can kill a dovii with a single bite.

 

[Stanzzzz7]

I'm all ears you mentioned that I can house hundreds of cichlids(not literally) in my 125 but what do you think will mesh with the hoplias malabracius and a spotted gar?

Personally I would not house the hoplias with tank mates, certainly in a tank as small as a 125.
However, if you are determined to try and keep a cichlid with it I think large texas or maybe a smaller parachromis or Veija species is more likely to work as far as aggression towards the hoplia is concerned.
I do think that the tank is too small to attempt this, despite future plans.
There are lots of fish combinations I would like to try but realise fishkeeping is very much based on comprising what we want for what will work.

 

[Irecruitfish]

but what do you think will mesh with the hoplias malabracius and a spotted gar?

Not an aggressive cichlid, either it will stress the mala out, or the mala snaps back, which can kill a dovii with a single bite.

You know what Dan you may be right. I'm willing to try it out. I'll watch the situation closely if it doesn't pan out the dovii goes back into the 37. Then it will be shipped to Duanes free of charge for a small meal for him.

 

[Irecruitfish]

Personally I would not house the hoplias with tank mates, certainly in a tank as small as a 125.
However, if you are determined to try and keep a cichlid with it I think large texas or maybe a smaller parachromis or Veija species is more likely to work as far as aggression towards the hoplia is concerned.
I do think that the tank is too small to attempt this, despite future plans.
There are lots of fish combinations I would like to try but realise fishkeeping is very much based on comprising what we want for what will work.

How small of a parachromis? I'm actually growing out a Texas in a different tank to put in with the hoplias eventually.

 

[RD.]

but what do you think will mesh with the hoplias malabracius and a spotted gar?

In a 125? Nothing. IMO both of those species of fish are also not suited to spend their life in a 125 gallon tank.

 

[Irecruitfish]

In a 125? Nothing. IMO both of those species of fish are also not suited to spend their life in a 125 gallon tank.

Oh yeah I know that. The gar will be rehomed. The wolf will get a new home eventually. Don't forget I have the 220 I just need a stand and to create a sump system. Im sick of cleaning canister filters.

I'm sure you probably went thru the same thing at one point(MTS) but I'll probably end up with quite a few tanks if this keeps up.