Mini predators

[ywagner]

I am wanting a mini predator tank. Hopefully limited cichlids but if you think it is really special don't hesitate to share. Thanks so much!
The tank is 20 gallons but they can be moved to larger tanks when outgrown. I also have pretty decent filtration


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[Coursair]

There are very mini predators also.

First I think Apistos
If it's a 20Long they might be fine ?

Nano predators
Chocolate Gourami
Sparkling Gourami
Pencil Fish

They need lots of plants and safe tank mates



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[bettaowner]

Scarlet badis are cool micro predators. Rams would be another good option.

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[jetajockey]

Pygmy sunfish

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[Luananeko]

Not a cichlid, but Dwarf Puffers can be fun to watch hunt. Easy to grow food for too!

 

[HUKIT]

I had a single Ctenolucius Hujeta in a 20L for a long time, he was my fry disposal machine.

http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Ctenolucius-hujeta.html

 

[ywagner]

Ya that would be cool


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[michael15]

African butterfly fish are great ambush hunters or you could go with a paradise fish which is pretty active

 

[Coursair]

African butterfly fish are great ambush hunters or you could go with a paradise fish which is pretty active

Nothing "Mini" about those but I'm used to dealing with Nano Fish. Anything over 3" seems large.


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[Mudfrog]

Yea, Hujeta's and AFB's are too big for a 20g long term. I'd say the Butis butis (crazy fish), I'd love to have one but they stay to small I hear they are very amusing to watch.

 

[BLUElobster99]

I've never had luck with the scarlet badis. I've never gotten them to display their natural coloration.

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[HUKIT]

Yea, Hujeta's and AFB's are too big for a 20g long term. I'd say the Butis butis (crazy fish), I'd love to have one but they stay to small I hear they are very amusing to watch.

A 7-8" fish in a 30" tank is to large? That's the same equivalent to a 12" Astronotus ocellatus in a 48" tank... They only reach 8".

http://www.fishbase.org/summary/Ctenolucius-hujeta.html

 

[Coursair]

Yea, Hujeta's and AFB's are too big for a 20g long term. I'd say the Butis butis (crazy fish), I'd love to have one but they stay to small I hear they are very amusing to watch.

I've never had luck with the scarlet badis. I've never gotten them to display their natural coloration.

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Badis Badis are NOT Scarlet Badis.
Confusing I know. Common name is Dwarf Chameleon Fish. http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=830+836+1074&pcatid=1074
Badis badis get 3"

Scarlet Badis are Dario dario [emoji6]
Common names suck LOL
They stay TINY and some only accept live food.


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[Mudfrog]

A 7-8" fish in a 30" tank is to large? That's the same equivalent to a 12" Astronotus ocellatus in a 48" tank... They only reach 8".

Ctenolucius hujeta, Gar characin : aquarium

An ambush predator like a Hujeta should not be kept in a 20g. They need a lot of room to swim and dart at their prey. I kept one years ago and at 6" I felt my 30g Long was to small for him.

A 75g should be minimum for a full grown adult.

 

[ywagner]

Well, finally got what I was looking for, I geuss. One of my friends needed money so I took a cincta pike (not sure of actual species), and 6 julidochromis marlieri, and a swamp darter. All for 55 not a bad deal


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[ywagner]

Don't you guys worry about tank size cause they will eventually be moved out


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[PJFISH]

Scarlet badis are cool micro predators. Rams would be another good option.

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+1 scarlet badis are very beautiful underrated micro predators and fun to watch! I've got two in a tank filled with Endler's, hoping to get a few more


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[Mudfrog]

Don't you guys worry about tank size cause they will eventually be moved out


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Just keep in mind the pike can get up to 18" so you will need at least a 180g long term.

 

[ywagner]

Lol in that amount of time I will be off to college, but he will eventually move to my 60 gal


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[Fishobsessed7]

What about belonesox belizanus, the pike livebearer.


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