Considering trading my 125 gal for a 75 or 90 gal...

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Mrs. Nicky

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So I am considering trading my 125 gallon in for a 75 or 90 gallon. My 125 gallon is too large for my living room. I am on the market for a house and for my price range I am having a hard time finding a living room large enough for my 6 foot tank to fit in without overwhelming the space. I am seriously thinking about trading my 125 in for a 75 or 90 gallon. I just want your opinion before I make a final decision. I just don't want to end up regreting my decision but I also want to be realistic about my situation. Thanks for your opinion.

***125 GALLON: 1 Jack Dempsey, 1 Convict, 2 German Blue Rams, 2 red jewels, 1 Green Terror, 1 Gold Gourami, 1 Angelfish, and 1 12 inch pleco.
60 GALLON: 1 Red Devil.***
 
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Im trying to remember why I ever wanted a huge tank in the first place. I think my only motivation for getting a bigger tank was to be able to keep multiple aggressive cichlids. I still haven't been able to do that without running into aggression issues again.

***125 GALLON: 1 Jack Dempsey, 1 Convict, 2 German Blue Rams, 2 red jewels, 1 Green Terror, 1 Gold Gourami, 1 Angelfish, and 1 12 inch pleco.
60 GALLON: 1 Red Devil.***
 
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Mrs. Nicky said:
Im trying to remember why I ever wanted a huge tank in the first place. I think my only motivation for getting a bigger tank was to be able to keep multiple aggressive cichlids. I still haven't been able to do that without running into aggression issues again.

***125 GALLON: 1 Jack Dempsey, 1 Convict, 2 German Blue Rams, 2 red jewels, 1 Green Terror, 1 Gold Gourami, 1 Angelfish, and 1 12 inch pleco.
60 GALLON: 1 Red Devil.***
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Cause a 125 isn't near huge. It may seem so but it's really only big enough for one really aggressive larger cichlid or 3-4 medium semi aggressive ones


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Crazy mike said:
Cause a 125 isn't near huge. It may seem so but it's really only big enough for one really aggressive larger cichlid or 3-4 medium semi aggressive ones


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+1 you might as well get rid of all the cichlids if you are even further downgrading. Maybe buy a smaller tank and go a different direction with the stock


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Well...what "multiple aggressive cichlids" have you had trouble keeping in the 125? What size were they? Did they come from a tank where they lived alone? Was one much bigger than the others? What kind of fish are you interested in keeping in the future? What would you do with tbe 75 or 90?

I would keep it and buy a bigger tank if it was me. Buy a house with one more bedroom than u need, put a 600 gallon in it and call it your office. Use the 125 as a QT.


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Crazy mike said:
Cause a 125 isn't near huge. It may seem so but it's really only big enough for one really aggressive larger cichlid or 3-4 medium semi aggressive ones

Exactly. I don't feel like I am able to do much more with a 125 then I can do with my 60 as far as cichlids are concerned. I just feel like all that I have truly gained is a higher water bill. Also it is such a hassle to treat such a big tank with medications.

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***125 GALLON: 1 Jack Dempsey, 1 Convict, 2 German Blue Rams, 2 red jewels, 1 Green Terror, 1 Gold Gourami, 1 Angelfish, and 1 12 inch pleco.
60 GALLON: 1 Red Devil.***
 
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ragin_cajun said:
Well...what "multiple aggressive cichlids" have you had trouble keeping in the 125? What size were they? Did they come from a tank where they lived alone? Was one much bigger than the others? What kind of fish are you interested in keeping in the future? What would you do with tbe 75 or 90?

I would keep it and buy a bigger tank if it was me. Buy a house with one more bedroom than u need, put a 600 gallon in it and call it your office. Use the 125 as a QT.


I had aggression issues including death with quite a few american cichlids. If I were to down grade then I would keep my jack dempsey or green terror with some dithers. I would love it if I could put a school or two in with my jack dempsey. Im not interested in a fish room. I prefer for my tank to be in my living room and bedroom
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***125 GALLON: 1 Jack Dempsey, 1 Convict, 2 German Blue Rams, 2 red jewels, 1 Green Terror, 1 Gold Gourami, 1 Angelfish, and 1 12 inch pleco.
60 GALLON: 1 Red Devil.***
 
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Mrs. Nicky said:
***125 GALLON: 1 Jack Dempsey, 1 Convict, 2 German Blue Rams, 2 red jewels, 1 Green Terror, 1 Gold Gourami, 1 Angelfish, and 1 12 inch pleco.
60 GALLON: 1 Red Devil.***
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I dont think 125 is "that huge of a tank" most sumps are tha size. thats a 6 foot tank right? it fits anywhere lol

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