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[LadyBarbara001]

Paretroplus maculatus (2 1/2 inches) and Ptychochromis grandidieri (1 1/2 to 2 inches). I promise they aren't as cramped as the pics make it seem...they huddle. The tank is a 75 gallon, with 11 fish.

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[Bre]

Looking good!!! I am really liking your little guys. How long will it take for them to be big guys?

 

[LadyBarbara001]

Looking good!!! I am really liking your little guys. How long will it take for them to be big guys?

To be honest, I'm not sure. I've been told the growth rate is slow, but also heard that they will surprise me with how fast they grow. Guess we'll have to see!

 

[littlebear]

due to the raging controversy, I shall henceforth refer to them as Paratilapia...

These are my mated pair, Barney Rubble (left) and Black Betty (right.) I got them in 2006 as freshly paired off from their fry group. They were the first to pair off. They are currently proud parents, on their third clutch of eggs. 1st eggs - eaten. 2nd set - fry were eaten. Third time was a charm since I removed the fry 4 days after hatching to avoid their becoming dinner. Some remained in the parents' tank and are still alive. Mom attacked my siphon tube when I was removing her babies! The rest are safe in a fry tank - around 100 fish in all!

 

[BastardFish]

another of mine Bleekri large spot

 

[Tilapia Guy]

What species are these? I've never seen them before, they are beautiful looking fish. How large do they grow?

 

[Frank Castle]

here a pic of my pair jewels

Those are Jewels????!!!! HUH?

 

[jeaninel]

Ooh a thread resurrected from the dead! I'll bite.

 

[5Spot Junkie]

Here ya go!

 

[5Spot Junkie]

Those are Jewels????!!!! HUH?

They're part of the Hemichromis family. They're commonly know as 5 spot jewels. This is the smallest of the 3 and probably most common. This is also known as the "5 star general". The other 2 five spot jewels are Hemichromis Frempongi and Hemichromis Fasciatus.

Hope this helps.