bitteraspects
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allow me to clear up some of the false content in this thread.
1) exodons are not "tetras". they are a monotypic characin, no more a tetra then a piranha
2) they will grow to be only around 3" in a captive environment. there have been only a couple cases of 6" exodons in the wild, and none clearly documented for reference.
as far as your home aquarium, 3" is average full grown size, and 4" is uncommon, but does happen occasionally.
3) exodons DO NOT need to be in a species only tank. there are a few species that can be kept with them, but it is not advised unless you have done the research. if its not done properly, tankmates will be killed or completely devoured, however, in both of my exodon tanks, i have tankmates, and have not had one loss due to aggression.
4) the ridiculous scenario posted about starting with 12 and ending with 7 is ABSOLUTELY false. if they are kept in a small shoal, they will likely pick off the weaker ones, so it is not advised to keep a group of less then 10. they will still exhibit what looks like "aggressive" behavior towards eachother, but its not lethal. this is just the way they act. sort of a way to establish a pecking order.
i think that clears up most of the garbage. sorry if i missed anything.
in regards to cost. the average price for exodons is roughly $7-8/ea. the price will fluctuate depending on when you buy them. (exodon "season" is only during a short time of the year due to export. the further you get out of the "season", the more you will usually pay)
most LFS dont bring them in because you have to buy a whole bag, and at $8/ea, its not practical for most shops. however, if youre interested in them, you can put in a request at your LFS, nad have them keep an eye on their order sheet for them. but again, keep in mind, they are only readily available for export during a short period of time in the year, so just because you put in an order tomorrow, doesnt mean you will get them in a few weeks. or even a few months.
hope this helps. feel free to contact mew with any questions you may have about this species.
1) exodons are not "tetras". they are a monotypic characin, no more a tetra then a piranha
2) they will grow to be only around 3" in a captive environment. there have been only a couple cases of 6" exodons in the wild, and none clearly documented for reference.
as far as your home aquarium, 3" is average full grown size, and 4" is uncommon, but does happen occasionally.
3) exodons DO NOT need to be in a species only tank. there are a few species that can be kept with them, but it is not advised unless you have done the research. if its not done properly, tankmates will be killed or completely devoured, however, in both of my exodon tanks, i have tankmates, and have not had one loss due to aggression.
4) the ridiculous scenario posted about starting with 12 and ending with 7 is ABSOLUTELY false. if they are kept in a small shoal, they will likely pick off the weaker ones, so it is not advised to keep a group of less then 10. they will still exhibit what looks like "aggressive" behavior towards eachother, but its not lethal. this is just the way they act. sort of a way to establish a pecking order.
i think that clears up most of the garbage. sorry if i missed anything.
in regards to cost. the average price for exodons is roughly $7-8/ea. the price will fluctuate depending on when you buy them. (exodon "season" is only during a short time of the year due to export. the further you get out of the "season", the more you will usually pay)
most LFS dont bring them in because you have to buy a whole bag, and at $8/ea, its not practical for most shops. however, if youre interested in them, you can put in a request at your LFS, nad have them keep an eye on their order sheet for them. but again, keep in mind, they are only readily available for export during a short period of time in the year, so just because you put in an order tomorrow, doesnt mean you will get them in a few weeks. or even a few months.
hope this helps. feel free to contact mew with any questions you may have about this species.
