thank you guys! The thought of giving him up....someday...upsets me....but to know that he will survive in a pond makes the separation less painful.

That makes me very sad to think I have to give him up. Mine has such a sweet personality and plays gently with all of my fish. What is the chance of survival if I place him in a pond?

oh my!!!!! Can he/she be content in a 105 gal tank? He/she is sharing it with 2 (20 year old) silver dollar buddies, electric blue and lemon yellow cichlids. Also, how do I tell what sex "it" is.
Linda

I need to know how big my fish can get....also, how do I distinguish the sex. He/she is approx. 18" long. Very friendly and playful with his/her tank buddies. My tank is 105 gal.