simochromis diagramma isanga

[brianyelick]

Brand new wc pair of simochromis diagramma just put into at tank just got them home will update when they fully adjust and are in their own tank

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Hey mate I do not mean to be negative at all as simmo's are really cool, but, they are like trophs on steroids when it comes to aggression. I kept a group of 13 in Australia and the dom male killed the other 2 males and then every female in the group. I had them in a 125gal with a group of 40 trophs.
I knew a few others who had them with the same result. The group that was successful was large, 20+ fish and in 180 gallon tank with lots of hiding places. Very mean fish...

[goathead]

Very cool fish, but a pair is going to be a struggle. Hopefully you get lucky, but be prepared for 1 fish to make it. They are extremely aggressive.

[swk]

I understand folks have to eat, but sometimes I wish vendors would say no sometimes....but that said - good luck and have fun and learn! Nothing more exciting than new livestock!

[brianyelick]

I purchased these two simochromis from a local fish store I found them there as just a single pair I took these fish in because I had seen a website where i saw simnochromis listed I contacted the purveyor of that website and was told he would be having more in 2 weeks I've ordered 8 more they will be joining this group of 2 in a 120 gallon tank with a large group of tropheus.  I appreciate everybody's well wishes and advice.  I also am not new to this I knew about the aggressive behavior I purchase the two fish so that I could keep them and know that they would be kept with more simochromis and not just with themselves.  Sorry for the tardy reply I've been busy preparing the tank for the new fish

[goathead]

How are they doing?

[brianyelick]

Actually they are doing great. I have the pair in with a group of Tropheus. They actually started showing spawning behavior. There was a hang up with my exporter but I will receive the rest of the Simnochromis by the beginning of next week.

[goathead]

Nice!! My group is spawning on a regular basis, but not to term yet.

[brianyelick]

Quick update my female simnochromis from my single pair is currently holding.  I will be receiving the other 6 simnochromis Wednesday.  But the pair is happy well adjusted and spawning. (Sorry about the video quality I was a little excited I will update again soon)

[Mastiffman/ Duramax7Man7]

Nice! Looking good