tomorrowland
Aquarium Advice Newbie
- Joined
- Mar 8, 2012
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Hello all! I am new to the forums, but have had aquariums for several years (just introduced myself over at the Introductions thread).
To make a long story short, I have had all manner of tanks when it comes to sizes and different communities. One I had yet to focus on were the "semi-aggressive" fish. I had a 30gal tank cycling for over a month and just recently added three fish in the last few days which I plan to move to a 75gal tank when it is more thoroughly cycled (it's only been running for just over a week at this point) and eventually into a 150gal.
The first three inhabitants of this tank are a Grey Bichir (3"), a Red-Tailed Black Shark (3") and an African Brown Knife (4"). Presently, my ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels are all at 0. PH is at 7. The Shark and Knife are quite oblivious of the Bichir, and while the two (Shark and Knife) originally chased each other a bit they have now established territory in opposite ends of the tank and mostly keep to themselves. All three are on a diet of frozen bloodworms.
I am looking for suggestions on possible tankmates for these three and whether it would be better to add them now in the smaller tank, or to wait until a few weeks from now when I move them into the 75gal. Obviously I am looking for something that will grow large enough to not be eaten by the other three, but will still maintain a peaceful environment. I have always had a keen interest in Black Ghost Knifes, but have heard that issues can arise when they are housed with an African Brown. Any truth to that?
Any feedback would be most appreciated, and thank you all for your time.
To make a long story short, I have had all manner of tanks when it comes to sizes and different communities. One I had yet to focus on were the "semi-aggressive" fish. I had a 30gal tank cycling for over a month and just recently added three fish in the last few days which I plan to move to a 75gal tank when it is more thoroughly cycled (it's only been running for just over a week at this point) and eventually into a 150gal.
The first three inhabitants of this tank are a Grey Bichir (3"), a Red-Tailed Black Shark (3") and an African Brown Knife (4"). Presently, my ammonia, nitrite and nitrate levels are all at 0. PH is at 7. The Shark and Knife are quite oblivious of the Bichir, and while the two (Shark and Knife) originally chased each other a bit they have now established territory in opposite ends of the tank and mostly keep to themselves. All three are on a diet of frozen bloodworms.
I am looking for suggestions on possible tankmates for these three and whether it would be better to add them now in the smaller tank, or to wait until a few weeks from now when I move them into the 75gal. Obviously I am looking for something that will grow large enough to not be eaten by the other three, but will still maintain a peaceful environment. I have always had a keen interest in Black Ghost Knifes, but have heard that issues can arise when they are housed with an African Brown. Any truth to that?
Any feedback would be most appreciated, and thank you all for your time.
