[ahud]

Hey guys,

I came across a group of juli fry for pretty reasonable. They are all around 1" to 1.5". How long would it take for them to start pairing up?

The reason I ask is because I need to mix them with some adult fish and I'm worried they will be bullied. I can keep them in a grow out tank, but I don't want to have to worry about an extra tank for long.

Thanks,
Aaron

 

[Myrock]

I've seen males pair up at 2-2.5 inches. Females at an inch. Beware they do grow slow.

 

[ahud]

I know its hard to put a time limit on something that can vary so wildly, but do I have a reasonable chance of growing them up in 3 months? Weekly water changes and twice a day feedings.

 

[dielikemoviestars]

Weekly water changes and 2x/day feedings is pretty standard for any fish. Bump it to 3x/day feedings and daily/every other day water changes and you'll see some accelerated growth. Still, 3 months would be iffy then.

 

[ahud]

Hmm. May be wiser to just wait and find some bigger fish to work with.

 

[Myrock]

What kind of fish do you have in your other tank? The J. Transc. are good at hiding in rocks. Very interesting swimmers

 

[ahud]

Adult caudopunks, they are pretty rough on two brevis that are with them.

 

[Myrock]

Transc. are better at hiding than brevis.....But I wouldnt try this

 

[ahud]

Yeah, I'm going to try and find some bigger julies. Thanks