Solo Fish 125g Suggestions (Not Cichlids, Maybe)

[twentyleagues]

Lima shovelnose are really cool. Very good option for a 125g

That is another fish that will sooner then later out grow the 125.

 

[crocoyes7]

hese triggers get big and depending on how big it currently is, could very easily get aggressive towards other inhabitants and murder them off because of the lack of space.
Solo if it is small could work for awhile, but will ultimately need double the space.

 

[Raka]

I would stay closer to the 12in mark.

Here is a 12in Amphilophus in a 18in wide tank

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Now if we are talking an eel that are more "bendy" you could go bigger you would think.

Any suggestions on an eel? Never kept one before.

 

[Raka]

A catfish like a gulper. There are some larger barbs or tetras like the pink chalceus or flag tail.

The Pink Chalceus has really sparked my interest. This would be a solo recommendation for this tank correct? I am seeing recommendations as well to keep them in school but other members are saying thats when the aggression comes out.

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

Just do a poly tank join the dark side

 

[Raka]

Just do a poly tank join the dark side
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Lol, I am really looking for an active mid upper level swimmer.

A co-worker has a large poly tank I frequent getting my fix there for now.

 

[Hendre]

Lol, I am really looking for an active mid upper level swimmer.

A co-worker has a large poly tank I frequent getting my fix there for now.

Senegal bichir then.
They are pretty busy, chalceus are also great!

 

[Kelly_Aquatics]

You are looking for one really personable fish when the reality is their are many and most can live together my jack dempsey has more personality than any oscar I have he does barrel roles when he sees me a jack with tons of upper jaw bichirs would be cool

 

[Jexnell]

PTC is not a very "active" swimmer. Most of the time it hovers in place. When he is active its mostly in the upper areas of the tank. I call them Tetracudas, since they seem like a cross of a Tetra and a Barracuda.
In my experience they are a solo species fish. I kept two at the same time once. And of course the biggest one killed the smaller one. Maybe in an 8ft tank it would work, didn't in my 6ft.

 

[Raka]

You are looking for one really personable fish when the reality is their are many and most can live together my jack dempsey has more personality than any oscar I have he does barrel roles when he sees me a jack with tons of upper jaw bichirs would be cool

I am just not a fan of the "standard" cichlids. The lfs did have a 10in butterkoferi that sparked my interest. Bout the first time I found myself considering a cichlid though. I guess with the prevalence in the hobby I just dont find them all that unique, at the same time tho I keep a lot on angels....