MODESTAS...Rescued from certian death, but now what?

[poeticpyro]

I recently adopted 5 modestas. They're rumored to be 7 years old, they're only 2-3 inches long. They're definately modestas... but they're very small... currently they have fattened up and are leaving the angelfish alone. They're in a 50gal tank... got rid of the 30 they were in. I know it's a bit small for the five of them, but they're stunted or something. Please help with any information on modestas and stunting... I had to rescue these guys... or else the woman was going to dump them in the local lake... yeah they would have lived..

[revhead]

Hi poeticpyro !
The modesta are in good hands with you & i'm glad you were able to rescue them.

[newshound]

man I am glad that MOST fish will not live long term in northern ontario.
the waterways of the southern USA are getting infested with invading species.
take some pix of the mods.

[poeticpyro]

Thanks guys... they're still pretty shy. Surprisingly haven't touched the two 6" Angelfish. They have a ton of hiding places and plants. They should be very happy. I was wondering if they're going to be fine. I think they've been stunted. I know they're in a "small" tank... but it's all I can give them. They have a lot more swimming room then they once had. The woman had them in what looked like a 10 gallon maybe a little bit bigger, but nothing as roomy as they're in now. Pics will come soon as long as they pop their little barbles out for a look-see.

[revhead]

Cool !! Can't wait for the pics.
They are not available here but a friend had one
many years ago. He was 'boss' of the six footer he lived in.
I'll have to settle for my group of four berdmorei !!