Firemouth

[mark2109111]

What is the minimum sized tank to keep just a pair of fire-mouths ? I have grown quite fond of some that are at my lfs. And i have some empty tanks lying around.
Thanks, Mark

 

[Man of fish]

On liveaquaria.com it says 30 gallons and they're usually a pretty trusty site to use.

 

[Westwood]

I keep mine in 120 Litres, but it is on the small side, but have no problems.

Westwood

 

[mark2109111]

Thanks for the quick responses guys. Guess its time to setup my 30 gallon

 

[Westwood]

Thanks for the quick responses guys. Guess its time to setup my 30 gallon

Definitely!

 

[Man of fish]

Thanks for the quick responses guys. Guess its time to setup my 30 gallon

No problem. Keep us posted. I like firemouths too.

 

[onidrase]

On liveaquaria.com it says 30 gallons and they're usually a pretty trusty site to use.

Technically a 20 gallon long is fine for a breeding pair and nothing else.

live aquaria is just another business, though. They have some things accurate, but a lot of it is total bullcrap. I'd refrain from using them as a source of information, and just as a place to order fish.

 

[Man of fish]

Oh I just use them as one place I get my research. My rule of thumb is to get 4-5 sources and see what seems most accurate.

 

[mark2109111]

One more question, i know that it is very difficult to sex them but the ones at my local fish store are about 3 inches. So am just wondering what is the best way to try to sex these guys ?
Thanks, Mark

 

[onidrase]

One more question, i know that it is very difficult to sex them but the ones at my local fish store are about 3 inches. So am just wondering what is the best way to try to sex these guys ?
Thanks, Mark

Guess I've researched left and right on how to sex them, and came to the conclusion "you can't until they pair"

 

[mark2109111]

One more question, i know that it is very difficult to sex them but the ones at my local fish store are about 3 inches. So am just wondering what is the best way to try to sex these guys ?
Thanks, Mark

Guess I've researched left and right on how to sex them, and came to the conclusion "you can't until they pair"

Lol I guess i will have to go with gut feeling

 

[karin]

I had two in a 30 and they would have done just fine, but these two accepted no other fish at all didn't matter the species. They are cool fish but a bit skitzy for me.

Good luck.

 

[mark2109111]

Got my pair today and managed to get a pic of the suspected male.

 

[minnnt]

Very nice Mark.