Needle Nose Gar in 55-gallon Tank?

[SilverArowanaBoi]

Hey y'all! I wondered if an Asian Needle-Nose Gar would be good long-term in a 55-gallon long tank.

I've already looked at a few threads here but couldn't find the information I was looking for. Before anyone says I'm nuts, most articles and sources said that they get up to a foot long in captivity, but most stay around the 7-10 inch range.

Thx in advance for any help!

P.S. What are some better alternatives for a top-dwelling predator if it is too risky? I'm not interested in halfbeaks or really small fish.

 

[fishhead0103666]

To skittish, fragile, big, and possibly brackish for a 55. African butterfly fish are a favorite of mine

 

[SilverArowanaBoi]

To skittish, fragile, big, and possibly brackish for a 55. African butterfly fish are a favorite of mine

Is there an Asian predator top dweller besides halfbeaks? I do love African Butterflies, but I'm trying not to mix more than two geographical locations.

 

[SilverArowanaBoi]

Would Humphead Glassfish work with Discus? I've seen them around LFS, and I like their transparency (sorry...I couldn't resist the pun, Lol). Would also Dojo loaches be a good option?

 

[asian arowana]

yea needle nose gar should be fine

 

[Fishman Dave]

Discus in a 55?

 

[SilverArowanaBoi]

Discus in a 55?

Yes. A pair.

 

[fishhead0103666]

Weather loaches/dojo loaches need it cooler and discus need it hot, not a good mix as one or both will suffer.