Anyone ever raise a pair of Parachromis dovii ?

About a year to 18 months ago I was checking out a magnificent pair of fish. At about 16-20 inches the male was a light spotted turquoise and was "just beginning to color up". Turned out this pair was Parachromis dovii. I've read a bit about these fish and turns out they are monster fish with monster housing needs.

If I was to raise a pair of these fish through adulthood what would be a comfortable sized tank for two adults?
Any special needs? Tricks to pair off the male and female?

I've read a couple stories about this fish breaking aquariums. Any truth to this? Any other dangers or cautions?

Any experienced input would be appreciated.

PM madness, he has a pair of breeders right now, and his male is an absolute beast at like 20". not to mention he is absolutely beautiful with the bright blues. i know he had posted them for sale a while ago, he might have some pics on here. but definitely PM him, he has a wealth of knowledge!

My Dovii started out in a 75, then a 120, then 135 and now are in a 210. They need a larger tank than that, that is why I am looking to move them. Even though I love them, I have other interests at the moment, that are taking up all of my larger tanks.

As for getting a pair, it is just a waiting game. Same as other cichlids. Just lots of patience.

They are a wonderful fish, with tons of personality and are very strong and smart. Yes they are known as glass breakers.

Here are mine:https://wafishbox.forumotion.com/t4534-wc-dovii-spawning

Thanks guys for the input. Im looking into one of those "room divider" tanks. I seen one on here on another post. When I had my home built I had them beef up the floor to hold more than a ton of weight.

I'm thinking of something in the 260-350 gallon range then housing a large cichlid species. Would this be enough water volume to home a large species like Dovii into adulthood?

Water volume is important but so is the footprint of the tank. With dovii I would want a tank at least 30" wide for their comfort.

DMD123 wrote:Water volume is important but so is the footprint of the tank. With dovii I would want a tank at least 30" wide for their comfort.

Correct. A 6'x3' footprint will work great, but an 8'x3' would be even better. If I was able to acquire the 486 gal tank that I have been eyeballing, I would stick my Dovii in my Marineland 300, 6X3x27". Who knows maybe sometime here soon.