Today In The Fishroom~1//2/11 F0 N. beani "Rio Presido"

This is one of five F0 Beani that I currently own...split across three tanks.  The other day I came to the conclusion that this is by far the most aggressive cichlid I have ever owned.  The male in this photo killed his mate.  He is split in a 100 gallon tank with another male.  I have yet another male and a small female in a 40 gallon breeder growing out.  I had three females in that tank originally, but after seeing one of the three killed I moved the spare female into yet another 40 gallon tank until she grows out.

The male in the photo "jumped" the divider to get to the other male.  I separated them yet again and watched as the larger (8") male scoured the side of the egg crate divider for a way to get back to the other side.  He literally covered the divider inch by inch....you could see him thinking.  LOL

İf you say that this is the most aggressive cichlid you have ever owned, than this is the most aggresive central american babe. I cant think about putting him together with my 10 inch midas in a tank for a 5 minutes.. Good fish Mo, we want the photos of fries..

Nice story. Beanies are very unique fish. I guess thats why its included in the exCichlasoma genus. While being that aggressive, do you think it can hold his own against a large Amphilophus or Paracahromis (not dovii :) ?

[QUOTE=Really]Nice story. Beanies are very unique fish. I guess thats why its included in the exCichlasoma genus. While being that aggressive, do you think it can hold his own against a large Amphilophus or Paracahromis (not dovii :) ? [/QUOTE]

I've seen Convicts hold off a Dovii.  It's all in the attitude.  If they are breeding they feel

Very nice fish.How the character of the fish, the aquarium may have mixed with other species?

Amazin color and nice shot Mo.
Thanks.

[QUOTE=enginkoc34]Very nice fish.How the character of the fish, the aquarium may have mixed with other species?[/QUOTE]

You can mix them with other species.  I prefer to keep them in their own tank.