Sure! The DT is about 180 gallons. The current Choati is about 3 inches. I'm not positive it's female, but I think it is. I can post pictures later if that would help! So far there is zero aggression in the tank amongst any of the leopards. I'd like to keep it that way, but I'd also like another Choati ;).
What do I win for being the first post? lol
180G is a mansion for pairs but your best bet is getting a female. The current Choati is likely to be transitional and when you add a male it’ll more than likely end up as a fight to the death.
here’s my stunning male Pinkie! He’s been with me for now 10 months and those colours just get better!
+ 1 to what @i cant think said... don't get a male choati. There is always a risk when adding a male leopard in with another male leopard even if they're different species. Choati isn't the easiest leopard to sex some vendors incorrectly sex choati simply based on the size of the fish... large females sold as males, small males sold as females.
Thankyou :)
A terminal male choati will have an orange stripe in the anal fin and a blue hue to the ear spot. The striping on the face will be more defined too. Females have irregular spots in the anal fin and a darker ear spot.
Right. So my question is, how do you sex them? Is it just the markings by their face that change? I could be completely wrong in what the potential new Choati even is. I’ve tried attaching a photo of it, but it won’t attach.
It was obvious one was male after a month as one was growing bigger and faster. The other two stayed small for a while (and in fact she is still slow growing and isn’t as big as he is). The main thing I saw after time was the male gained bolder striping, and a slightly blue tint on his face. And now he has colours that are very similar to a Sixline but with obvious differences :)
Definitely male
That’s what I thought as well. Thanks for checking. I’ll post a picture of mine tonight. Let’s say my current Choati is female, then adding this male should be fine? Barring any potential aggression from the male Meleagris?
A free choati??? Who is the Wrasse Lover Thread Treasurer?
Adorable! Love seeing them together.It was obvious one was male after a month as one was growing bigger and faster. The other two stayed small for a while (and in fact she is still slow growing and isn’t as big as he is). The main thing I saw after time was the male gained bolder striping, and a slightly blue tint on his face. And now he has colours that are very similar to a Sixline but with obvious differences :)
I mean here’s the trio as juveniles and now the male :)
If your choati is female and not transitional she could still give him some grief bc choati has attitude they aren't the most peaceful leopard once they get past the juvenile stage, but they should work things out.
Thanks for the info. I’ll post a picture once I’m home from work.
