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jaguar cichlid (Information wanted)

Discussion in 'Cichlids' started by littledane, Nov 4, 2008.

  1. littledane

    littledane Thread Starter Member

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    My lfs has a small Jaguar cichlid (about an inch or two). I really like this fish but i have a few questions before i buy. 1. what is the max size? 2. are they compatible with the fish i have now(1 green terror,2 dempseys,2 female convicts). All but one of the dempseys are in a 55 gallon now and one is in a 30 by itself but soon they will all be moved to a 75 or 90. I really like this fish but if its not compatible then i would rather see someone else with it.
     
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    Re: jaguar cichlid

    Max size is about 16".
    They're highly aggressive fish and could and would probably make snacks of the convicts and maybe the others.
    I don't think there's any way you could put it in a 55 gallon tank, even alone.
     
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    Re: jaguar cichlid

    thats what i was afraid of. i think i will just leave it at the store. its a good store in charlottesville so i know it will find a good home.
     
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    Re: jaguar cichlid

    What store is that ?
     
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    Re: jaguar cichlid

    A 125 gallon tank is suggested for a single specimen, a 180 gallon is minimum for a breeding pair. This fish gets to be 22" (males) females smaller around 12".
     
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    Re: jaguar cichlid

    Pet Forum
     
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    Re: jaguar cichlid

    Oh okay. That's where I go all the time. :D
     
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    Re: jaguar cichlid

    I took my loach there over the weekend. They always have a good selection of fish.
     
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    Re: jaguar cichlid

    I have them special order everything for me. :)

    I'm waiting to see if they call me today. They're trying to get 3 Dwarf Feather Dusters.
     
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    Yeah they are good people they ordered some congo tetras for my girlfriends parents
     
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    A Jag at 22'' I do not think so more like 16'' if you are lucky and the fish was fully matured but they are very aggressive as stated already. You can keep a breeding adult pair in a 100 gal smaller pair in smaller quarters until they reach sizes requiring more space.
     
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    Maybe the reason your jags stay so small is the tank size? I have read all over the place that given ample time, food, and tank space males can easily reach 18 to 22"
     
    Anonymous, Nov 16, 2008
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