Can X. Eiseni cohabitate with A. Splendens?

Submitted by Alden on 19. September 2012 - 22:57
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Submitted by Michael Koeck on 20. September 2012 - 22:19

Hi Alden, welcome in the world of Goodeids!

My opinion: Yes! I have tried it 2 times with 2 different strains of the fish we call eiseni, from Rio Tamazula and San Marcos-area, and both did well with the Ameca. Ameca are big sized but peaceful, do not eat their fry normally. Xenotoca eiseni can be aggressive sometimes, but Ameca fit well to them: Fast, hard and similar way to keep them. As a minimum size for a mixed tank, I would request about 250 or 300 liters, well planted for the fry and space for the Ameca to swim...

All my best, Mike

Submitted by illustrator on 11. October 2012 - 21:58

I agree that the combination works well, but be aware of overpopulation. In my aquarium I notice a funny difference between the 2: Ameca splendens leaves common apple snails alone, but Xenotoca San Marcos bother the snails so that the snails are hiding/inactive much of the time.