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I would think you could keep one in a 55 for a long time, he shouldn't get more than 10 inches IMO. They are beautiful fish!

No Jack's in those pictures. The 2nd pic is actually a large spot bleekeri, which is from Madagascar. The tank is 120 gallons and has an XP3 and a monster wet/dry underneath for filtration.

Dream away... Hope you enjoy my tank! Thanks.

I would get a pair of convicts. They are underated, beautiful and fun to watch. Start with a handful until a pair forms. You could grow them out and they will keep you happy for a long, long time.

Oh, I thought he was in your 55, he sure needs a bigger tank.

Could be stress? Who else is in the tank? I find that they will look pale when they are no longer the dominant fish in the tank. My guess is that another fish has taken over and is stressing your texas out.

How about a catfish or two?

I used to frequent this forum fairly often, has interest fallen? Just doesn't seem like there are many folks around anymore? This is a shame, I sure gained a ton of info from this site in the past.

I think Christen is referring to JD's as Oscars and vice versa...

The JD's need more room and will eventually eat all the fish you currently have. You will definitely need a bigger tank in the future, at least a 55. Good luck!

Those are very cool fish, but they do get huge. What about a jag?

Paratilapia Bleekeri. They are an African cichlid from Madagascar.

Tell me what you think of this MONSTER of mine!

I will get a full tank shot asap. I always want to see full tank shot and then never take any of my own! I took the Blackbelt to the LFS last night for credit and safety. The midas was picking on him. :( The people at the LFS could not believe the size and beauty of the Blackbelt. They were...

and my catfish:

Have you ever seen a full grown Tinfoil Barb, they are huge!!! Some barbs get unbelievably big, do a few google searches and you will be amazed.

I would not add any more rainbows ($$$), my female JD would eat them in a heartbeat, only a matter of time with your JDs.. Maybe some more clown loaches and a cheaper dither fish like giant danios or rosy barbs. What sex are your JD's? Any pics?

Now I'm bummed, the tank was used and doesn't have the motor and fitting for the filter...

She's crazy, I have a 120 gallon setup that had been a Saltwater tank for year. I even used the same bioballs in the sump, just washed them off and filled it up. How about a female JD, one convict, and one firemouth. You could add some dither fish as well. Here's my female JD:

Great idea, let's talk plants. Do I need to hookup anything special for a planted 12 gallon tank?

Just obtained a 12 gallon eclipse. This is a new area of aquatics for me, since I usually have large tanks with large fish. I currently have a 120 gallon tank with a few monsters in it. I would like to have some type of breeding fish. Please give me some recommendations with the type and number...

They look better already. I bet a few more water changes and some quality food and they will look better than ever! Awesome tank btw!

Pair not a good idea, probably okay with one depending on tank size.

Hope your fry are doing well, I bet they have grown since the end of May. Do some research on the camera, it isn't easy getting the great shots that people post on the net. Wish you lived closer to Kansas, I would love some young kribs!

If you have room and funds, go for a 55 gallon. They are long and have the most versatile stocking options. I would buy the tank and stand from Petsmart if you can't find a used tank. I would order a filter online. Most accessories such as filter, heaters and such are much cheaper online than at...