Sunfish Community Tank?

HZO

HZO

Feeder Fish
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I have this aquarium with a footprint of 48x30 and a height of 18 inches. It currently is inhabited by one pumpkinseed sunfish that is a bit more than 5 inches long. My question is; how do I add more sunfish without them killing each other? How many more fish should I add? Any general advice for someone who has never housed multiple aggressive fish in the same tank? All responses are greatly appreciated.
 
Montelboom

Montelboom

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Sunfish aggression is variable but it all depends on your setup. Imo ive had more success keeping sunfish in uneven groups to dispel aggression. Can you post a pic of your setup so I can see what your working with? And also any equipment (filters,lighting, etc) you have running.

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HZO

HZO

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I am running a large diy sponge filter. It is lit with a diy led light setup. Here is a picture. Sorry for the bad photo quality.

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Montelboom

Montelboom

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How did you obtain your sunfish? And could you manage to get a pic of it?

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Montelboom

Montelboom

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Were you going to catch more around its size?

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Montelboom

Montelboom

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Last question. Are you doing all sunfish or sunfish and something else like catfish, minnows or darters,

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