Frontosa with fl gars and polypterus?

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Fire Eel
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Hi guys.I've got a 6x2x2 180 gal with 2 17"Florida gars.and.7 10 to 12" polypterus ansorgii in,and need some.mid / top swimmers would these be ok,sorry if it's a daft question but don't.know much about them but always.liked the look of them,not sure about ph etc being compatible or if they are aggressive,Id get a few 6"+ ones so theyre not snack size,also.I've got a.6-7" geo in there and the gar don't bother.him,if these won't work what would you suggest as the tank needs a bit more action in it.

Steve
 

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Jack Dempsey
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Tinfoil barbs would be a little too active, and can stress the gars.
I think Frontosa would be a great idea, if they are happy with full freshwater/"normal" pH
 

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Thanks for the replies guys,they dont bother with the geo or when i had more geos in with them,i didnt want to do the tinfoils as they will spook the gars and beat them to the food,i may try one frontosa to see what happens but have you guys any more suggestions for filler fish if you know what i mean.
 

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Dont the gars go for them as i thought they were a bit irratic and being shiny too?
 
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