So ive just recently started setting up a new 180g 6ft tank. im planning on moving in the angels, tiger barbs, bala sharks, and ropefish i have in my 55 gallon. i was looking for ideas for other unique guys to add in that would be fun/compatible. I really would like to add an eel, and some other oddballs.
Stocking a new 180g adding in my 55g
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You could go with a poly, just make sure it doesn't go unfed or you won't see the ropefish again. I love cichlids, and I think some more would look nice in your tank. Fish like Firemouths, Severum, and EBA have a lot of personality and color. You could also try a more peaceful knifefish, like a BGK. Mine never bothers the tank mates.
My Cichlids don't bother my Balas. The only reason your Balas would get chases around is if they were small. Smaller fish tend to see more aggression from cichlids. Yes, poly as in bichir.
That's going to be hard. The only eels I know of that don't burrow are small or large ones. Those would be Fire eels, Tire tracks, and some spiny eels.
I had a half banded spiny eel and I loved it. They only get 8", so tank size won't be an issue, and it's personality was amazing. It was exploring the tank for most of the day, and then it slept in a hole in my driftwood during the night. It was fun to watch sleep, because I'd only see the eels head coming out of the wood.
Those get 3 feet long. I vote against it.My vote for Fire Eel
