fatpuffer Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 Here is the deal. I will be getting a 150 gallon tank (5 x 2 x 2'). Filters will be an xp3 and a fluval 404 (I will switch over to an FX 5). I am not getting it until January. Anyways...I am thinking the following: New world cichlid: 1 x EBJD 2 x Heros notatus 2 x Lemon oscars 2 x HRP OR 1 x motoro stingray 15+ columbian tetra OR buenos aires tetra OR congro tetra (school of bigger tetras) OR 1 x Fahaka puffer --> probably NO tankmates depending on his or her temperament...maybe convict or two. If i go for the puffer or ray, I will have to get rid of my beloved EBJD. Why can't fahaka be more friendly! ANY COMMENTS OR IDEAS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATE! Jonah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FLIP Posted October 2, 2007 Report Share Posted October 2, 2007 I'd go for the ray and buenos aires tetras they're awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slough Shark Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Go with the new world cichlid tank IMO. I think that tanks look better when it's not just one amazing fish with not much else, such with the Motoro or Fahaka. Besides, that is a perfect tank for those New Worlds and you already have them! You won't have to get rid of anything, or get anything this way right? Rays and big puffers are awesome, but they don't do it for me like a community of brutish cichlids does. Just my opinion, but go for that one, and I would also add some catfishes to the list if you do go that route, keep it south american with a couple Columbian Sharks and one of the larger plecos, I'd reccomend Mango because I think they look great. Whatever you choose, it's sure to be a great tank Jonah! Taylor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharuq1 Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I would go with the ray, way cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilwolfe Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 new world. i love your EBJD.....i'd hate to see him go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murminator Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I'd go salt FOWLR :thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 I love your EBJD but I vote for a stingray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Chicklets Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 New World all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BooUrns! Posted October 3, 2007 Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 Definately the stingray. I would have been sold on the tetras alone. That ray and a bunch of schools of tetras would look great and add more action to the tank. It's the option that gives you the largest potential tank population. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatpuffer Posted October 3, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2007 okay...pretty much a ray vs. new world. Would the ray and school of large tetras be okay with one EBJD? The EBJD is well-mannered and has been living with smaller fish (platies x 2 and morgurnda gudgeon x 2). Water change regimen for my tanks is 30-50 percent 1-2 times a week right now. Will keep the same regimen with the bigger tank...is this okay? Js Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanker Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 I say you get a couple of wicked power heads, a couple massive heaters, and turn the thing into a soaker tub. Bloody thing is bigger than MY bathtub... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatpuffer Posted October 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 LOL. Js Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slough Shark Posted October 5, 2007 Report Share Posted October 5, 2007 You know my vote. But I can't help you with the JD temperament, or the WCs, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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