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[Freakgecko91]

I would get some hiding places in there ASAP, it's going to stress them possibly to death, at least turn the lights off tell you get something


I agree, water parameters are always going to be fine without an ammonia source. Now that the fish are in there, ammonia will build up fast

 

[Big Tex]

I would get some hiding places in there ASAP, it's going to stress them possibly to death, at least turn the lights off tell you get something

I agree, water parameters are always going to be fine without an ammonia source. Now that the fish are in there, ammonia will build up fast

I know I can see them trying to get in a corner and hide ill get picking up decor tomorrow and plants as well so the lights will be off till then don't worry!

 

[jwh0818]

I know I can see them trying to get in a corner and hide ill get picking up decor tomorrow and plants as well so the lights will be off till then don't worry!

Good deal! I cant wait to see it!!!

 

[Big Tex]

Ok guys little update, I need some other tank mates for my large female/male because the smaller female/male is looking pretty rough, maybe some silver dollars? Idk I need suggestions!

Also I need help sexing these fish lmk if you need better pics guys, thanks.

I also picked up this beast locally for some convict fry, awesome deal! It's almost 3ft long do I'm gonna need to cut it.

 

[Big Tex]

Here's the pics

 

[mikem691]

WOW where did you get that at? That would be like $100 or more here.

 

[jwh0818]

Here's the pics

Very nice find tex. I like it

 

[Freakgecko91]

Adding target fish may help, but in a tank as small as a 37 bow, it's not practical. Your nitrate will shoot throw the roof very quickly. Like I said earlier, add more cover, a lot more cover. Add the driftwood piece, add a good amount of plants, then go from there. If that doesn't work, unfortunately a larger tank would be needed to bring down the conspecific aggression

 

[Big Tex]

Adding target fish may help, but in a tank as small as a 37 bow, it's not practical. Your nitrate will shoot throw the roof very quickly. Like I said earlier, add more cover, a lot more cover. Add the driftwood piece, add a good amount of plants, then go from there. If that doesn't work, unfortunately a larger tank would be needed to bring down the conspecific aggression

Thanks guys I'm really happy with the dw find, I think I have enough to cut off to do another tank lol

And as far as tank mates, if I just keep the larger female/male? What other fish could I throw in?

 

[Freakgecko91]

Thanks guys I'm really happy with the dw find, I think I have enough to cut off to do another tank lol

And as far as tank mates, if I just keep the larger female/male? What other fish could I throw in?

None really...Any species large enough to act as targets would add too much bioload. Anything that wouldn't affect the bioload as much are more than likely to be eaten. You could try some buenos aires, but be prepared to lose some, if not all. I normally would suggest a minimum of a 55 for Texas (either herichthys carpintis or cyanoguttatus). A 4 ft tank would allow more options unfortunately

 

[Big Tex]

****, I don't mind a single texas but I might try some silver dollar tetras or buenos aires in there after my move

 

[Freakgecko91]

Silver dollars are not small, some species get the size of a dinner plate

 

[Big Tex]

Silver dollars are not small, some species get the size of a dinner plate

Ok then what are some small silver fish I could put in there just to swim around I don't mind if I lose a few these texas cichlids are high protein aren't they?

 

[Freakgecko91]

I guess you could do like 3 SD and just keep switching them out as they grow and do about 2 water changes per week, but I'd go with buenos aires tetras personally

 

[Big Tex]

I guess you could do like 3 SD and just keep switching them out as they grow and do about 2 water changes per week, but I'd go with buenos aires tetras personally

What do they look like? Can I get them at a chain?

 

[jwh0818]

What do they look like? Can I get them at a chain?

I dont think so. Id call and see first. I think online will be your best bet

 

[jwh0818]

What do they look like? Can I get them at a chain?

The silver dollars yes but not those tetras

 

[erikmoseley]

The silver dollars yes but not those tetras

I'd be willing to bet petsmart may have both

 

[Big Tex]

I'd be willing to bet petsmart may have both

I think I've seen em at my local ps but I'm not sure, How about tiger barbs?

 

[cgthebeast]

I think I've seen em at my local ps but I'm not sure, How about tiger barbs?

Wouldn't go with those, mini piranhas. Look at bleeding heart tetras they have a silver color to them