Recent content by BEFurlong

Right now I'm debating between Blue Acaras, Green Terrors, Convicts, or Jack Dempseys. Obviously, I could house a single adult GT or JD in the 55, or do a single pair of Convicts. The Blue Acaras can be housed with other fish, but seemingly get confused with GT at LFS. I am really fond of the...

I'm particularly. Interested in the South American cichlids, but my knowledge is limited. From what I understand, I can only have a single Green Terror or Severum, with nothing else in the tank. I'd really prefer a few fish over just one. Threadfin Acara look cool as well, but pose a similair...

Yeah, definitely looking for some larger fellows. I'm even okay with a single pair of fish. All I want are energetic, large fish with personality since the tank will be for show in my house.

Hm, well, I'm not really looking for laid back, but maybe if I see some at my Lfs I'll find a more energetic specimen.

I'm not particularly fond of Angels. Had a few three or so years back, and in the end gave them to another aquarist. However, I've never had any Gouramis. What are their personalities like? My cichlids, excluding the Angels, have always had magnetic charm. Are they extremely docile, or do they...

Hi, I'm new on this site but not new to the hobby. I've had 20 plus tanks, with my most recent tank being a 55 gallon Mbuna tank. Now though, I'm hoping to start up a planted tank with only a few large fish (2 to 5 fish), as I've noticed recently that I am enjoying my larger fish over my smaller...

I'm Ben, and I've been in the hobby since 2009. I'm 18 and in college at The University of Tennessee. My mom introduced me to the hobby. I prefer big fish, with even bigger personalities. :D Thanks for accepting me into your community!