JustinCase
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I have a buttload of cichlid and maybe want to try other type of aggressive fish... a family of fish as aggressive and diverse?
is there any other fish family like cichlids?
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Freakgecko91
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As diverse? No. As aggressive, well depends on what species you're talking about...some cichlids are incredibly peaceful, some are homicidal maniacs.
Sunfish from North America (like bass, pumpkinseed, bluegill, etc,) are very territorial, and a large native US tank can look very cool, if done correctly
Sunfish from North America (like bass, pumpkinseed, bluegill, etc,) are very territorial, and a large native US tank can look very cool, if done correctly
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Piranha?
TheCommunityCichlid
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The next group of fish in my mind are the characins. This is all your tetras including all the species of pirahna
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JustinCase
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What kind of small (less than a foot) sunfish exist?
Mogurako
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If memory serves most stay under a foot.
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JustinCase
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What fish do you recommend? Do most fish stores carry sunfish?
Surfer
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They're not common in stores, but I'm sure pond stockers carry them
Mogurako
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They are not but I do see allot of varieties for sale on aquabid. I know Jettajockey also collects some of them.
Freakgecko91
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Banded sunfish only get 3-4 inches
Most are gonna hit the 9-10" mark, but require larger ham expected tank for multiple individuals. They are quite territorial, generally speaking, especially when spawning. Many species create large "bowers" (for lack of a better term), basically large nests
Most are gonna hit the 9-10" mark, but require larger ham expected tank for multiple individuals. They are quite territorial, generally speaking, especially when spawning. Many species create large "bowers" (for lack of a better term), basically large nests
Aski247
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Serrasalmus Rhom. Or elongates Rhom. Would be my pick for closest to all though I don't think they would be as smart or personable as a cichlid. They have all the attitude though. (Well most, so are just shy)
