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T-bar Cichlids

chriscoli

chriscoli

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I recently picked up a group of 4 T-bar cichlids (Cryptoheros sajica). I've been doing a bit of reading on them. I believe I probably have 2 M and 2 F based on their appearance, they're about 2" long right now.

I'm seeing some conflicting information on them. Anyone keep these in the club? What are your experiences as far as tank size for adults and aggression levels?
 
jonclark96

jonclark96

Past CCA President
Another species that I have been challenged to keep long term. They need more space than you'd think. Males will be rough on females in too small a tank. They are typical cave spawners.


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chriscoli

chriscoli

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Very interesting....that corresponds with some of what I was reading. I was planning on separating the two groups as soon as I saw any trouble. Right now they're in a 45 with some bigger but not as aggressive fish to finish growing out.
 
dogofwar

dogofwar

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I was growing out a group of little ones in a 15g and recently moved a pair to a 2'x2'x1', where they bred almost immediately.

Pretty typical Cryptoheros / Convict-type in terms of behavior: good parents but can be rough on each other unless there's a perceived threat. I have mine alone in the tank except for a couple of grow out convicts. Add a divider on its side to the tank or another sight break and the two pairs will each set up their territories.

The pair that I separated had a bunch of fry until I has away on work travel for the week. They'll spawn again :)

Matt
 
chriscoli

chriscoli

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very cool. Thanks, Matt. I have to say.....I'm kind of getting hooked on these "convict type" cichlids.
 
dogofwar

dogofwar

CCA Members
Literally ever stream in Central America (that hasn't been poisoned by banana farming) has at least one convict-type fish (and many have a couple).

I find that they have all of the interesting behavior and looks of the bigger ones without the need for giant tanks!

Matt

chriscoli said:
very cool. Thanks, Matt. I have to say.....I'm kind of getting hooked on these "convict type" cichlids.
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chriscoli

chriscoli

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Anyone have pics of their T-bars? I'm still trying to figure out which 2 of mine are male, and which 2 are female.
 
chriscoli

chriscoli

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Ok, so right now I have 4 little brown cichlids....two have pink lines in their dorsal and tail, two have a (quite amazing) bright orange/gold in their dorsal.

pink = male?
gold = female?
 
CichlidAddict

CichlidAddict

Members
Where did you get the Sajica? I currently have Red Ceibal and Cryptoheros panamensis and love them. I want to expand my collection of convict like cichlid. Matt, are you bring some juvies for sale in AM3.
 
dogofwar

dogofwar

CCA Members
Donating a couple of types to the Saturday Night Rare Fish Auction...

Matt

CichlidAddict said:
Where did you get the Sajica? I currently have Red Ceibal and Cryptoheros panamensis and love them. I want to expand my collection of convict like cichlid. Matt, are you bring some juvies for sale in AM3.
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spazmattik

spazmattik

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dogofwar said:
I was growing out a group of little ones in a 15g and recently moved a pair to a 2'x2'x1', where they bred almost immediately.

Pretty typical Cryptoheros / Convict-type in terms of behavior: good parents but can be rough on each other unless there's a perceived threat. I have mine alone in the tank except for a couple of grow out convicts. Add a divider on its side to the tank or another sight break and the two pairs will each set up their territories.

The pair that I separated had a bunch of fry until I has away on work travel for the week. They'll spawn again :)

Matt
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Wow really? Is that the trio you got from me?
 
Spine

Spine

Members
I was surprised at how small mine were when the first spawned. T bar's used to be really common, I had a hard time finding them the last time I tried to get some.
 
Andrewtfw

Andrewtfw

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I have a killer female sajica. She has now killed 5 males. I have #6 in another tank to ensure his survival. Sajica are my favorite convict-type.

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chriscoli

chriscoli

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I got a pic of one of the pairs....The two pairs are really starting to strut their stuff in each other's direction. I'll be moving one of the pairs tonight, I think.

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