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Demjor19
07-02-2008, 02:35 AM
I've had this boy for about 6 months now and his colors are really starting to come around. He is about 6-7 inches at the moment.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KaraJ0/Monster%20Fish/DSCN8698.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KaraJ0/Monster%20Fish/DSCN8689.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KaraJ0/Monster%20Fish/DSCN8708.jpg

He's still a little camera shy...so it's hard to get very good pics. He also now lives alone...after nearly killing my Jaguar cichlid of almost twice it's size (she has made a near full recovery now).
MCHRKiller
07-02-2008, 03:01 AM
Great fish! One day I plan to own a Dovii, such beautiful and aggressive fish :)
Demjor19
07-02-2008, 03:47 PM
Great fish! One day I plan to own a Dovii, such beautiful and aggressive fish :)

Thanks!

He is definitely one of my favorite fish now! The photos dont do him any justice either...he has way more color than what shows up in pics.
Red
07-02-2008, 04:35 PM
i want a dovii soo bad great looking fish
Lady Hobbs
07-02-2008, 09:57 PM
Nice fish. Your guy is growing like a bad weed.
MCHRKiller
07-03-2008, 12:36 AM
Thanks!

He is definitely one of my favorite fish now! The photos dont do him any justice either...he has way more color than what shows up in pics.
Oh Im sure :) What size tank is he housed in?
Demjor19
07-03-2008, 01:10 AM
Thanks everyone!

For the time being, he is being grown out in a 55 gallon. after he puts on a few more inches he will be moved to a 75, then either a 180 or a 240...not quite sure yet.
roman_back
07-03-2008, 01:29 PM
http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/roman_back/MVC-001F-1.jpg

http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa299/roman_back/MVC-006F-1.jpg

here are some photos of mine! yours looks great!!! i believe the darker sand makes mine look different.
Demjor19
07-03-2008, 02:36 PM
here are some photos of mine! yours looks great!!! i believe the darker sand makes mine look different.

Yours looks great as well! It is very dark though...are you sure of the sex yet? It almost looks like a female, but shows some male traits as well.
roman_back
07-03-2008, 02:43 PM
not sure of the sex either. i just know that these things grow like a weed, ive had mine since it was a fry, and its only like 4 months old and pushin 3.5-4 inches. and eats anything u put in the tank, as u can see his/her belly is nice and plump lol.
Demjor19
07-03-2008, 02:57 PM
not sure of the sex either. i just know that these things grow like a weed, ive had mine since it was a fry, and its only like 4 months old and pushin 3.5-4 inches. and eats anything u put in the tank, as u can see his/her belly is nice and plump lol.

At first glance i would assume yours is a female (based only on color and pattern), but the only way to be 100% is to either have a proven breeder, or to vent the fish. Weather your fish is a male or female will make a huge difference in projected max size.