Astatheros Rostratus

[Bas Pels]

The new group will not go intot the 4 meters tank, they will, ultimately, have to settle for a 290 cm one

After all, I will have to keep the 2 groups separated

[Alex Odesit]

The new group will not go intot the 4 meters tank, they will, ultimately, have to settle for a 290 cm one

After all, I will have to keep the 2 groups separated

Any particular reason for that? Size difference and aggression, or you think they are from different region thus, you don't want them to cross?

[Bas Pels]

it would be too much of a coincidence if they were to come from the very same location. Thus I will not want them to cross - at least untill I know much more about them

Besides the old group maxes at 20 cm, while the new group will measusre '1 - 1.5 inch', but the size will not be the real problem, as the old group has 2 at 4 - 5 cm, and they don't bother them

[Alex Odesit]

I understood your intention Bas.
BTW, here is more or less real color for my Rostratus.

[Bas Pels]

Nice

I hope my new group will develop the orange in the bellyzone as well

Funny how much a picture can lie

[Alex Odesit]

Some more development. All 5 start shining, especially when the sun light hits the tank...

[davidefc]

Looking really good Alex, nice fish, do you still keep them with your T.helleri?

[Alex Odesit]

Looking really good Alex, nice fish, do you still keep them with your T.helleri?

Thanks Dave! Yeah they still in the same tank with T.Helleri, I will post updated Helleri pictures soon.
I'll respond to your PM. tonight.
Alex

[JuanD15]

Very nice pictures Mr Alex Odesit.

i managed to get 4 Astaheros Altifrons last week, im currently quarantining them.

i hope everything is fine ur end bud.

Best Regards

Juan

[Alex Odesit]

Very nice pictures Mr Alex Odesit.

i managed to get 4 Astaheros Altifrons last week, im currently quarantining them.

i hope everything is fine ur end bud.

Best Regards

Juan

All is good Juan,
Thanks!
Post your A. Altifrons.

[Alex Odesit]

New pictures. Slow growing, considering max size. I keep them in the water on cooler temp range and try to feed a little as possible, so they wont become usual captivity fat belly/high body monsters .

[MTN PIKE]

They are looking REALLY GOOD Alex! Thx. for all the update photos----

[chc]

Nice shots Alex! Lovely fish!


Could you post that "high-bodied, fat bellied monsters" quip on some of the other forums please? We DEFINITELY need to see less of those!

[Alex Odesit]

Anthony, Chris thanks!
Really beautiful interesting fish, not common here (East Coast) at all. I belongs to 2 fish clubs and as far I know no other members keep A.Rostratus.
I only saw once, when Rapps selling them at the end of 2008 and I grub 5 of them.
Hardy fish IMO, I don't do nothing special for them and they seems happy. Can't say the same about their tankmates - T.Helleri... unfortunately.
As for the feeding is not surprising that so many fish in the hobby overfed and fat. Myself, not once, I happen to be in situation when I intentionally were trying to give my other fishes really small amount of food, but faster, more active fishes ate allot anyway, while slow / finicky eaters were almost starving... So here we go, got to be sure what species are compatible, but even then some of them vary.

[chc]

Alex, do you know if yours are the lacustrine or riverine form? I've had both, and they look quite different (though equally beautiful in their own way).

[Alex Odesit]

Hi Chris, were the pictures man? When I read your post first time I see the pictures but I was busy at work to respond.
Some of them at the beginning of the thread, but I saw new ones, I like to see it. Please post again if you can.
Anyways, as for my Rostratus I dunno the location and where they come from, but now after you asked, I think I have some pointers who to ask.
In my eyes they more slender (riverline i guess?) type compare to yours and other folks pictures. But again may be they'll bulk up more when continue to mature.
They probably 1.5 y old, I have them from around an inch for way over the year, but they doesn't seems to get their maturity yet, like we would think many other med sized cichlids would do. I think I have male around 4.5" TL and 4 females slightly smaller, they all have 0 interest to each other. May be 72F water temp and light feeding contribute to prolonged maturity cycle.
What was grow rates for your Rostratus Chris? Which was larger riverline or lacustrine?
Alex

[Alex Odesit]

Just spoke with person I got them from.
They are as I suspected e.g riverine type.
Alex

[cedricguppy]

Hey,


speek Astatheros or Amphilophus

[Alex Odesit]

Hey,


speek Astatheros or Amphilophus

Look at the Bas Pels respond. Page # 2 of this thread.

[cedricguppy]

Hey,


speek Astatheros or Amphilophus

Look at the Bas Pels respond. Page # 2 of this thread.

Ok thank you, I had not taken the time to read three pages, sorry.




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