Big Fish In A 180 Litre Tank?

sifter · Jan 7, 2006

What is the biggest fish that I could keep in a 180 litre tank?

paulthegreat · Jan 7, 2006

It would all depend on how many fish you are going to keep in the tank. Not to mention what type of fish you want to have. More details would help.

sifter · Jan 7, 2006

paulthegreat said:
It would all depend on how many fish you are going to keep in the tank. Not to mention what type of fish you want to have. More details would help.

The biggest single fish.I was thinking of getting an Oscar,but after some research I now know that I can't.Is there any other large fish that is similar that I could keep?

paulthegreat · Jan 7, 2006

Not sure, but one Oscar could be okay though it may be a bit lonely. Better to go with some smaller fish in groups that get along, like live bearers and tetras. 180 liters is a good size for a good community tank. Bristle-nose cats, cories, tetras, Swordtails, Guppies, Danios so on and so forth. Some loaches may even be a good bet.

prankster705 · Jan 7, 2006

Maybe a Jack Demsey...

sifter · Jan 7, 2006

I already have a 180l community tank,and I may be getting another 180l of a mate and was really looking at getting a large fish,something impressive

sylvia · Jan 7, 2006

In a 45 gallon tank... Have you considered mbuna cichlids? Go check out the African Cichlids section. It's not just big fish that are interesting or have character! Seeing as you were interested in an oscar, I figure a different cichlid or cichlids would be your thing but it's best to stick with the more manageable sizes.