Growth rate

[Happyfins]

I have read that borelli grow slowly and I have found this to be true compared to panduro. Can the same be said fr bitaeniata and agasizzi? They seem to be taking forever to grow.

 

[Mike Wise]

Growth rate seems to be species-dependent, if all other factors are optimal for the species. I was surprised at how fast fry of A. paulmuelleri grew. I once thought that, as a general rule, that blackwater apistos grew faster but I can't say this is true anymore. As for A. agassizii and A. bitaeniata, I'd say their growth rate is about average - at least 5 - 6 month before one sees males sexing out. Separating females from immature males normally takes more time.