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I have measured my new tank and it's actually 3ftx2ftx1ft, Length x Height x Width.
So about 37 UK Gallons. I was thinking Blue Acara's but I'd prefer something a bit rarer, medium-large and medium-aggressive.
I've already had Firemouths suggested and I don't like Firemouths so...
 
y dont u keep it small and go for a group of rainbow cichlids. you tank isnt the biggest and rainbows are beautiful and very managable and unique in some respects
 
y dont u keep it small and go for a group of rainbow cichlids. you tank isnt the biggest and rainbows are beautiful and very managable and unique in some respects

Because I already have 3 smaller fish tanks... I know it isn't the biggest tank but at least I can fit something larger in it. My second biggest tank is only 15 UK Gallons.
 
So really you want to be looking for something slightly larger than the norm but not to active because you shouldnt put a big fish in a small tank just because the rest of your tanks are smaller. I think yellow acaras get smaller than blue acaras but i would say your tank is still to small for them. blue acaras are a definitave no. if you want a cichlid you dont want to aim for anything bigger than a ram or rainbow cichlid. What about a type of rainbow fish. i know they are active but they do keep each other entertained although i would put them in a bigger tank if it was me. If you want rare fish y dont you look into betta's?
 
So really you want to be looking for something slightly larger than the norm but not to active because you shouldnt put a big fish in a small tank just because the rest of your tanks are smaller. I think yellow acaras get smaller than blue acaras but i would say your tank is still to small for them. blue acaras are a definitave no. if you want a cichlid you dont want to aim for anything bigger than a ram or rainbow cichlid. What about a type of rainbow fish. i know they are active but they do keep each other entertained although i would put them in a bigger tank if it was me. If you want rare fish y dont you look into betta's?

I already have Betta's. I also have 2 different types of Rare Kribs and 2 Dwarf Puffers. Your right about the Blue Acara being too big. What about a Severum? And a Smaller Species of Plec(8" or less)
 
A severrum is far to big and so is an 8 inch plec to be honest. what about a type of guarmi? when i mentioned earlier about betta's i didnt mean better splendens. You could look at asian leaffish
 
A severrum is far to big and so is an 8 inch plec to be honest. what about a type of guarmi? when i mentioned earlier about betta's i didnt mean better splendens. You could look at asian leaffish
 
A severrum is far to big and so is an 8 inch plec to be honest. what about a type of guarmi? when i mentioned earlier about betta's i didnt mean better splendens. You could look at asian leaffish

Minimum tank size for a Severum is 30 Gallons. 8" plecs would look tiny in the tank, trust me.
 
you put a severum and that plec in a six footer and you will see how active they can be. severums can by found out depths at times at 3 mtrs plus in massive shoals. it would be cruel putting 1 in a 3 foot tank even if it does look bare
 
you put a severum and that plec in a six footer and you will see how active they can be. severums can by found out depths at times at 3 mtrs plus in massive shoals. it would be cruel putting 1 in a 3 foot tank even if it does look bare

I'm just looking at the 30 Plecs Under 8 Inches topic and I like the Queen Arabesque Pleco... Would that be too big?

I don't want smaller fish than 6" in this tank, Except maybe the Pleco, and I don't want a community tank.
 
Im not fimiliar with that fish. i suppose a 6 inch plec wouldnt be the end of the world but then if its sociable you will need more than one. i cant suggest any 6inch fish for a tank of your size its just cruel im afaid. 6inch is a big size. y dont you put your kribs in the tank and try to create a strict biotope for them, including plants, that would be interesting, especially as your tank there in is very small
 
Yeah ok then but please dont rush into anything though.
 

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