I am removing the other fish...

[wrs]

I have decided to remove my other fsih in my tank to my brothers tank. What can I get for my tank now? I do not want to breed any fish, just keep single fish. Maybe ones that are not to big, no bigger than 6 inches, though I would like to keep a blue acara.

 

[Ben]

i take it this is the 55?
you can add cons(dont have to be a pair)blue acaras, firemouths and a festivum or two, those are the fish i can think of right now who are pretty small but semi-aggresive.

DD

 

[wrs]

yes it is the 55 gallon.

How many of those fish can I get?

 

[cichlid]

i would get a sev, even tho they get pretty big

 

[sevs]

I do not want to breed any fish, just keep single fish. Maybe ones that are not to big, no bigger than 6 inches, though I would like to keep a blue acara.

Well I hate to tell you this but a blue acara can get 8". But as said before firemouths and festivums would make a great addition.

 

[wrs]

I know, but blue acars are my favorite, Though the rocks fell down, and the tank looks really diffrent now after redoing it, and seems more like a dwarf cichlid tank.

lol, I can never make up my mind as to what I want. I reaaly do like the aspitros, but my lfs wont sell them.

 

[Ben]

dude, i hope you realise this but blue acaras arnt dwarfs...

you can get one sev, pair of firemouths,two convicts(same sex),2 festivums,probably an uaru and a blue acara(or a pair)but then you would be fully stocked

DD

 

[patti_n_jojo]

maybe you should try a severum species tank, they r amazing with personality, and they r pretty docile n u can add sum schoolers with them aswell, makes a pretty tank, kribs r nice aswell.

 

[freddyk]

one sev, pair of firemouths,two convicts(same sex),2 festivums,probably an uaru and a blue acara

All in the same 55 gal tank? I suppose it's one way to keep them... Stuffing them in like that certainly doesn't give them any room to be aggressive, or do much really.

maybe you should try a severum species tank, they r amazing with personality, and they r pretty docile n u can add sum schoolers with them aswell, makes a pretty tank

And that's how ya do a cichlid tank!

 

[wrs]

well, what about dwarf cichlids maybe? I dont think my lf would order many of the exotic kinds, but they do have some of the more commen ones.

 

[sevs]

maybe you should try a severum species tank, they r amazing with personality, and they r pretty docile n u can add sum schoolers with them aswell, makes a pretty tank, kribs r nice aswell

A 55 might be a bit of a tight squeeze for a severum tank unless you don't mind keeping only a few fish in one tank, though severums are a totally awesome fish.

 

[freddyk]

I'd do a pair of firemouths, a shoal of 12 serpae tetra's, a nice pleco (I'm partial to royals) and a group of suitable catfish or loaches.

 

[nc_nutcase]

You have several options but each has it’s limitations. Some options I would consider would be:

1. 2-3 Male dwarves and an appropriate number of females (some do better in pairs where others do better with 2 or 3 F per 1 M). If your local store won’t assist you in obtaining them look into the option of buying them via the internet. I’ve read only great things about Apisto Dave (apistorgammaidiots.com) and have several Cockatoos on order from him now (Due in Thrs). I’ll post when I receive them and share details of my experience.

2. Severum species aquarium. If I were to do this I would take one of two approaches. Either way start with about 5-6 Sevs, then as they grow up, watch for differences in Males and Females and see if any pair off. At about 5 inches the aquarium will be overcrowded and some will need to be moved or sold. At this point make a final decision to keep 3 Males, 3 Females or 1 pair.

3. Then there is always the option of having a mixed aquarium. To do this I would think more cover would be necessary as different species of fish have different aggression levels at different times of life and grow at different rates. This is often very interesting to watch the ‘king of the tank’ title float from fish to fish, but often leaves one fish as the runt to be run over in an unpleasant way. I think all of the fish mentioned thus far would work, but a 55 Gal will fill up rather quickly so be careful stocking.

4. One I haven’t heard yet but immediately came to mind, since you are such a fan of Blue Acaras, why not a species tank for them? I’ve never raised them but just basing things off their Adult size and lighter aggression levels I would think you could happily have 2 pairs or 4 of the same sex. (Note: Im under the impression that Acaras usually get around 6 inches, if it is true they get 8 as Sevs said then stock 1 pr or 3 same sex like with Severums).

Again, you have many options and the ones I listed are simply the ones that sound attractive and safe to me. It is impossible for any of us to decide what fish would bring you the most joy. All we can do is mention fish we are impressed with and suggest stocking levels we feel would be safe for the fish. The decisions all up to you. That’s the joy (and the frustration) of the hobby.

-Toby

 

[wrs]

I like the dwarf cichlid suggestion, then I can keep my kribs in the tank.

and with the suggestion by freddyk, would dojo loaches be good ;loaches for the fire mouths? Or syno catfish?

 

[lucky62]

Dojos are weather loaches , and aren't as equipped to handle themselves as say Botia loaches with cichlids in cases of aggression .Not saying it can't or won't work .

Take your time , and see if you can find some dwarfs