Green Terror Question

[ireman24]

I recently got a 4 inch female Green Terror from a friend who had her in a aggressive 55 gal and she got beat up a bit. When i went there and seen her she was a mess, she was the only one really beat up. I guess she had spawned twice and in defense of her eggs she was messed up a bit. There is a 5-6 inch male Convict, 6 inch male 3 Spot, 6 inch male Jack Dempsey, 8 inch male Green Terror, 8 inch Rainbow Shark.
I've had her about a week now and she has healed up a bit but i was wondering if and when the rip in her tail will heal. She also has a little lip damage. She is in a 45 gal tall show tank with a 3 inch male Convict, 6 inch Common Pleco, 6 inch Spotted Rapheal Cat.

[ireman24]

Is it true that once a female green terror spawns she stops growing?

[FishJunki]

The rip in her tail should heal up in a week... The lip problem will go away in 1-2 months... and if they stop growing once they have spawned... I am not sure.

[jm1212]

as long as the water is clean, the wounds should heal up in no time...

[MySpace Mike]

No she will not stop growing because she spawned. GT's sexually mature around 4" and females are known to get around 6-8" in a tank. So she should grow to about 6" at the least. GT's are sometimes known to grow at a slow rate, compaired to other cichlid species.

[Leviathan64]

I'll give you a "if she was mine" scenario. I would have the temperature @ 80 to 82. I add aquarium salt to all my top off and water change water @ 1tbsp. per 5 gallons. Salt provides replacement sodium and chloride ions that stressed or sick fish need. Multiple feedings a day if possible. The higher temperature will increase the metabolism of all the fish. This will mean more waste and activity. That means more water changes. Once she recovers I would reduce the temperature to your preference. I personally keep mine @ 76. Good luck.