So here is some info on the tank setup.
It is a standard 125 on the display setup, but it is plumbed with a sump. The sump is a 65 gallon tank, but with the plumb level I would say there are 55 gallons of water. So biologically, there are 180 gallons in the system. But dimension wise it's a 125 gallon tank.
Currently the stock includes:
6 x Blood Parrot
2 x Gold Saum
2 x Electric Blue Jack Dempsey
3 x Severum
1 x Rubber Lip Pleco
Now I understand the issues with the current stock levels, I plan on getting rid of some fish. I only increased their juvenile numbers to increase the chances of compatibility. I want my end population to look more like this.
6 x blood parrot
1 x gold saum
2 x EBJD
2 x Severum
1 x rubber lip pleco
Do you think this will work out in my setup?
As far as current aggression, both Gold Saums are 4" and leaving everything alone. They chase each other occasionally. I understand they will go nuts once they hit full maturity. The largest blood parrot is full grown at 8" and is a gentle giant. The other blood parrots range from 2"-5" and do not show any aggression. All fish are fed home-made fish food ( shrimp, spirulina, catfish, peas, garlic ) and all of the fish currently eat by hand.
The gold saum obviously is up in the air, he will be sent to another tank ( 75 gallon ) if he misbehaves at all.
I don't want this thread to be about whether blood parrots are an abomination to the fish world or not as they are hybrids.
So, thoughts? Suggestions? Go ahead, rip me to shreds.
It is a standard 125 on the display setup, but it is plumbed with a sump. The sump is a 65 gallon tank, but with the plumb level I would say there are 55 gallons of water. So biologically, there are 180 gallons in the system. But dimension wise it's a 125 gallon tank.
Currently the stock includes:
6 x Blood Parrot
2 x Gold Saum
2 x Electric Blue Jack Dempsey
3 x Severum
1 x Rubber Lip Pleco
Now I understand the issues with the current stock levels, I plan on getting rid of some fish. I only increased their juvenile numbers to increase the chances of compatibility. I want my end population to look more like this.
6 x blood parrot
1 x gold saum
2 x EBJD
2 x Severum
1 x rubber lip pleco
Do you think this will work out in my setup?
As far as current aggression, both Gold Saums are 4" and leaving everything alone. They chase each other occasionally. I understand they will go nuts once they hit full maturity. The largest blood parrot is full grown at 8" and is a gentle giant. The other blood parrots range from 2"-5" and do not show any aggression. All fish are fed home-made fish food ( shrimp, spirulina, catfish, peas, garlic ) and all of the fish currently eat by hand.
The gold saum obviously is up in the air, he will be sent to another tank ( 75 gallon ) if he misbehaves at all.
I don't want this thread to be about whether blood parrots are an abomination to the fish world or not as they are hybrids.
So, thoughts? Suggestions? Go ahead, rip me to shreds.
