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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Maize-N-Blue-D on March 03, 2013, 06:54:50 PM

Title: Compressiceps and Peacocks !
Post by: Maize-N-Blue-D on March 03, 2013, 06:54:50 PM

I was warned about compressiceps and Peacocks but I bought one anyway because they are so cool looking.  The thought was it was small enough, it may be compatible with the Peacocks if it grew up with Peacocks.  That thought is now a big bunch of bunk !  Within the last week or so it turned into the dominant fish in the tank chasing everything in sight.  The kicker was when I brought home a Dragon Blood peacock the same size as the compressiceps.  HE WENT CRAZY !  Dancing around and showing off his colors.  He literally chased the Dragon Blood around the tank constantly.  The Dragon Blood could not hide. So this afternoon I returned him to Kee's.  They are QT'ing him for 5 days and sell him.  I am supposed to get a 50% in-store fish credit upon his sale.  I hated to have to get rid of him but he was stressing out the entire tank to the extent that everyone was skid'ish when he swam by - that experiment failed.  Very impressive looking fish but was just not compatible.  You should have seen him in action, he exhibited the natural hunting trait while tipping his head down.  It was very impressive but I value the peacocks more so he HAD to go...

Title: Re: Compressiceps and Peacocks !
Post by: danielratti on March 03, 2013, 07:03:05 PM

Hmm I have 2 big males in my tank with no issues. Maybe mines just a enigma

Title: Re: Compressiceps and Peacocks !
Post by: four_by_ken on March 04, 2013, 06:53:49 AM

What kind of compressiceps?

Title: Re: Compressiceps and Peacocks !
Post by: danielratti on March 04, 2013, 07:21:25 AM

I have 2 muzi golds

Title: Re: Compressiceps and Peacocks !
Post by: four_by_ken on March 04, 2013, 07:42:43 AM

Quote from: danielratti on March 04, 2013, 07:21:25 AM

I have 2 muzi golds

Sorry, I should have quoted... meant for dkoch62.

I also have a handful of compressicpes/calvus and dont have any problems. 

But, I thinking maybe he had a Dimidiochromis Compressiceps?  They can be a little on the aggressive side.






Even though I did see my tiny black calvus TEAR UP a peacock fry.  Chomped it right in half.  Was quite surprised to see such aggression.

Title: Re: Compressiceps and Peacocks !
Post by: danielratti on March 04, 2013, 08:38:31 AM

My eye biter is a big baby actually eats out of your hand if you let him.

Title: Re: Compressiceps and Peacocks !
Post by: Maize-N-Blue-D on March 04, 2013, 09:00:49 AM

He was an eye bitter compressiceps.  The tank has calmed down considerably since I removed him.  Everyone seems to be getting along now..

Title: Re: Compressiceps and Peacocks !
Post by: danielratti on March 04, 2013, 12:09:07 PM

How big of a tank was it in?

Title: Re: Compressiceps and Peacocks !
Post by: Maize-N-Blue-D on March 04, 2013, 12:21:54 PM

55 gallon !  There are roughly 20 2 - 3 " fish currently in this tank.   My plan is to set up another 55 gallon and move half the fish into that tank.  Leaving me with roughly 12 - 15 fish in each tank...

Title: Re: Compressiceps and Peacocks !
Post by: danielratti on March 04, 2013, 12:27:35 PM

I think you just solved why you were having problems