Bulldog Goodeid

fish48 · Sep 29, 2015

Alloophorus robustus a true predator this species have very strong jaws may be the reason for it;s common name.

in the wild they will feed on small fish worms and large insects.

I feed mine on earth worms Beef heart. and mussel. i find them not to breed regularly the adults/ female will eat

there young and it can be difficult to get the fry from them. photo of adult male. and one of 6 fry born today

LyraGuppi · Sep 29, 2015

Very nice.

How big are these guys?

fish48 · Sep 30, 2015

The one in photo is just under 3” in Captivity they seldom get more then 6”.
life span up to 10 years brood size up to 80 fry but normally a lot lower.

chrissfishes · Oct 11, 2015

Hi Gary,
how are you doing? Very nice picture and information on A.robustus. I will be getting some next spring. Keep in touch.

fish48 · Oct 13, 2015

chrissfishes said:
Hi Gary,
how are you doing? Very nice picture and information on A.robustus. I will be getting some next spring. Keep in touch.

Skiffia species Zacapu have had fry it’s not the easiest of the Skiffia’s to keep and breed. quite peaceful fish the fry can be Left in with the adults.