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Andy, Thanks again. When I first started in the hobby back in the mid 80's, I started out with a 36 gallon long tank. My first fish a 3" Hemichromis Elongatus (African 5 Spot Jewel), a 3" Pulvacachromis Pulche (Kribensis), a 5" Mosaic Gar, a 4" non-synodontis African catfish, and a 4" common...

Andy, Thank you for your reply. I was looking for a sanity check. My rationale for this 36 gallon tank was it is only going to be the one cichlid, astatotilapia Latifasciata, (5" max), 1 clown pleco (3" max), and the six African tetras (2.3" each max). With overboard filtration and water...

Andy, After much consideration, I have decided to back away from the 36 gallon Indian tank idea. Although I am experienced, and I like to experiment, I don't think it would be fair to keep a fish (Etroplus Canarensis) by itself. Even if I was able to acclimate a maculatus to co-exist with it...

Thank You Andy, Thank You for the info. I will not add Maculatus. However, it was suggested the Melon Barbs (Haludaria Fasciatus) would be ideal tankmates for Etroplus Canarensis. My thinking was the barbs would make the Canarensis more comfortable and less shy. BTW: The Canarensis will only...

I am returning to the aquarium hobby after an 18-year hiatus. I am an experienced fish keeper. However, this will be my first Indian tank, and I have a few questions. I will be getting a 36 gallon bow front aquarium this Spring (2024). My plan is to keep one Etroplus Canarensis and several...

I have been an aquarium hobbyist for approx. 35 years. I have been away from the hobby for the last 18 years or so. At one point I had 9 aquariums in my house. a 75 gallon, three 36 gallon, two 20 gallon, and three 10 gallon aquariums. I have many experiences, mostly good, and a couple of...