Chaetodon xanthocephalus availability?

[SDguy]

Look Peter they can coexist!

Eh, I'm not buying it... after seeing how one saddleback can kill another

 

[Dmorty217]

Eh, I'm not buying it... after seeing how one saddleback can kill another

I was only kidding, I saw the picture and had to post it

 

[SDguy]

glad to hear it's doing well!

 

[Dmorty217]

I have only had the little guy for 8 days now but I would swear to you it has grown already

 

[SDguy]

Do they get as large as saddlebacks?

 

[Dmorty217]

Great question, I haven't been able to find much info on them at all let alone how big they are expected to get. I'm guessing 6-8" but I could be wrong

 

[SDguy]

Fishbase says 20 cm.

It also says "Territorial and aggressive to other chaetodonts" :uhoh2:

It lists saddlebacks at 30cm, BTW.

 

[Dmorty217]

Fishbase says 20 cm.

It also says "Territorial and aggressive to other chaetodonts" :uhoh2:

It lists saddlebacks at 30cm, BTW.

Good to know, the last one is still at NYA. Had been thinking about getting it but after reading what you posted that seems like a bad idea. I just missed out on the Mitratus he had on Thursday which really bumbed me out but he will have some more in a few weeks. The juv Gold flake also has my interest peaked but I'm having trouble making decisions today!

 

[SDguy]

but I'm having trouble making decisions today!

haha! welcome to the hobby

 

[Dmorty217]

haha! welcome to the hobby

Seriously!