Cichlasoma managuense ate my Lipsarcus Pardalis?

BIGblue · Post by **BIGblue** » 20 Jan 2004, 20:07

Is it possible for a cichlasoma managuense to eat a lipsarcus pardalis? The managuense is around 6 - 7inches and the lipsarcus pardalis is around 3 1/2 - 4 inches. At first I thought the pardalis was just hiding in a really good spot, so I didn't pay much attention to it. I cleaned the tank today and I couldn't find him. I checked around the tank too, just to make sure it didn't jump out. There is no trace of the fish. He just disappeard.

Walter · Post by **Walter** » 20 Jan 2004, 20:13

Hi,
of course it is possible, most of all, if the Liposarcus has died already.
Nearly all dead fish are eaten by the other fishes (and snails).
The Managuense is a predator, but if he would kill and eat a half as big as himself catfish I cannot answer.