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how long does it take for a dp to grow to adult size? I just bought one that's 1cm and was wondering how long it would take.

Surprisingly quick. They reach around full size in around 6 mths, but never stop growing entirely. Growth slows down once maturity has been hit but never stops entirely

bertie 83 wrote:Surprisingly quick. They reach around full size in around 6 mths, but never stop growing entirely. Growth slows down once maturity has been hit but never stops entirely

Cheers bertie

My last DPs were unbelievably tiny when I got them, less than the size of a fingernail in total length (including tail). They weren't full size until about 9 months later. I think it depends a bit on the size when you first get them. Smaller fish are younger and take a bit longer.

Pufftastic wrote:My last DPs were unbelievably tiny when I got them, less than the size of a fingernail in total length (including tail). They weren't full size until about 9 months later. I think it depends a bit on the size when you first get them. Smaller fish are younger and take a bit longer.

Thx pufftastic