New 210 gallon stocking

[Rcnewton22]

Setting up a 210 gallon tank and transferring four bala sharks and a pleco from my 75g to it. Would like recommendations for what else to put in the tank, I do like fish that grow to decent size but would like past experience on what types have gotten along with balas, thanks.

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[Brookster123]

You could do some earth eaters, red head tapajos or something similar, they'd stay low and out of the cruising range of the Balas.

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[Rcnewton22]

Thanks I had never heard of those, very nice fish I like them!

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[The_Desacrator]

You might be able to stick an arowana in there. They swim to the very top of the tank. 210 maybe a bit small but it would depend on species.

 

[Rcnewton22]

Do you have experience with arowana? I have seen quite a few but never heard from anybody keeping them to get examples of temerament diet etc

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[Rcnewton22]

Temperament**

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[Brookster123]

Arrowana probably is not the best idea for that tank...

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[mambee]

Geophagus are great fish. I have 6 geophagus altifrons in my 150 gallon tank. They are a big non-aggressive fish. I keep them with 7 adult angelfish with no problems.

Another option is to go with large schools of rainbowfish, especially Boesmani, turquoise and New Guinea reds.

 

[Rcnewton22]

Nice thanks for the suggestion how big do the geophagus get full grown?

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[mambee]

Up to 12". Mine are a good 10". Also, they do best in small groups.

 

[Rcnewton22]

Nice I'll have to see if any of my local stores can get them

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[mambee]

Your best bet is to have your local store special order them for you.

I purchased 4 of mine from aquabid.com. The seller was a Florida fish farm.

 

[Rcnewton22]

Thanks for the info

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[Rcnewton22]

Found a local store that has a breeder who supplies redhead tapajos for $20 at 3-4" is this an ok price?

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[mambee]

Seems a little high. Someone on aquabid is selling 5 2" fish for $62, including shipping.

 

[Rcnewton22]

Okay might have to use aquabid.com just always a little.nervous about shipping fish

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[mambee]

It may be worth the peace of mind to buy them locally. However, I have had fish shipped through the post office many times and have never had a DOA.

Fish are extremely resilient. Wild caught fish are captured locally in tropical countries, shipped to a local wholesaler, shipped overseas to another wholesaler, and then shipped to local pet shops. There are probably steps in between that I'm missing.

 

[Rcnewton22]

Alright I appreciate the info I'll probably give it a go in a few more days once the tank has finished cycling

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