Need Ideas for a 55 Gallon Aquarium

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johnnytaboo said:
I'm currently searching for gulper catfish. Apparently 1 should be ok in a 55 gal (they don't seem to need much room). They might not be very colorful, but they seem pretty interesting. Check out some you-tube vids on them. I can't wait to get one and hand-feed it prawns!
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They can grow up to be around 12" I would never keep one in less than a 75 gal though
 
^ fair enough. I just heard they were relatively sedentary and required less space than would be expected of a fish their size. Regardless, my guy is going in a 90 gallon when I finally find one.
 
Wiggles92 said:
It was fun until it jumped out through the hole in the cover for the filter intake. :(
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That sucks... if you do get some again make sure those holed aren't too big! Also I found from personal and others' experience that they jump out more when alone rather than in groups.
 
Chub_by said:
That sucks... if you do get some again make sure those holed aren't too big! Also I found from personal and others' experience that they jump out more when alone rather than in groups.
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Ya, that's the trick.

I'm probably going to do a biotope stock, so I'll have to see what other fishes come from the same areas of the previously suggested ones.
 
Wiggles92 said:
Ya, that's the trick.

I'm probably going to do a biotope stock, so I'll have to see what other fishes come from the same areas of the previously suggested ones.
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Best tankmates for ropefish and from the same biotope are any kind of bushfish(ctenopoma) IMHO :)
 
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