Stocking options

[Jessiicaxrosex3]

Thinking about re-doing the 125g completely.. I need some help with stock. Say it is now an empty tank...



I have to ask.. Is a 125 big enough for gar? Not sure which type get how big? Would an arowana work out better? (always wanted one of these two)What cichlid can safely be housed with a gar/arowana?

 

[bettaowner]

I would say no to the gar or arowana. A spotted gar could work temporarily but I wouldn't risk it. Which do you prefer African or new world cichlids?

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[Jessiicaxrosex3]

New world!

 

[Mogurako]

If you want something that has the long slender shape how about some of the smaller South American Pike cichlids.


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[Jessiicaxrosex3]

How big do pike get? Ive never seen them at any of my lfs

 

[Mogurako]

Personally if it were me and I had an empty 125 Id do a species only "biotope" of one of the following:

- Amphilophus labiatus "Blue Barred"
- Astatheros rhytisma
- Herichthys Tamasopoensis
- Theraps lentiginosus






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[Mogurako]

How big do pike get? Ive never seen them at any of my lfs

Depends on the species



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[Jessiicaxrosex3]

Astatheros rhytisma are beautiful!!. Still many cichlids that I've never seen/heard of. Also need to look into the whole biotope setting, but i think its a cool idea. On another page, say id like a jack Dempsey or green Texas involved in the 125. What stock would you recommend Mog?

 

[Mogurako]

Look at the stock lists at:


http://tangledupincichlids.com

http://cichlidsoftheamericas.com

http://cichlidconnection.com

Those should give you some ideas and they should stock the fish I mentioned.

I'd skip jacks personally they can be very skittish, also look into some of the species of Herichthys like Deppi.



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[Jessiicaxrosex3]

Jackpot! ! And you're right about skittish, they just have beautiful coloring. Thank you

 

[mikem691]

Personally if it were me and I had an empty 125 Id do a species only "biotope" of one of the following:

- Amphilophus labiatus "Blue Barred"
- Astatheros rhytisma
- Herichthys Tamasopoensis
- Theraps lentiginosus





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I would add Amphilophus lyonsi
and cichlidsoftheamericas.com has them listed
a picture from jeff rapps

 

[Mogurako]

I would add Amphilophus lyonsi
and cichlidsoftheamericas.com has them listed
a picture from jeff rapps

Also another good option, I just other fish to get first.


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