125 Gal stocking Ideas

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Teylem27

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Bad News
I just went on a vacation to Costa Rica and returned to the worst possible news, the power went out overnight when nobody was home, all of my fish died besides a dither giant danio. 😢 I’m really heartbroken, I had those fish since they were tiny. I had a (Ornate Bichir, Oscar, Flagtail, Red Severum, and a Snyo). It really sucks because those fish were perfect together with no fighting whatsoever.

I would like to get it back up and running, but I would like some suggestions for fish that I can keep together. I’m aiming for around 4-5 big fish, like how I had previously. I also 100% want another Bichir. I like unique fish aswell. My filtration is good, I have an FX6 and a UV filter. Any suggestions? Thank you!
 
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Teylem27 said:
Bad News
I just went on a vacation to Costa Rica and returned to the worst possible news, the power went out overnight when nobody was home, all of my fish died besides a dither giant danio. 😢 I’m really heartbroken, I had those fish since they were tiny. I had a (Ornate Bichir, Oscar, Flagtail, Red Severum, and a Snyo). It really sucks because those fish were perfect together with no fighting whatsoever.

I would like to get it back up and running, but I would like some suggestions for fish that I can keep together. I’m aiming for around 4-5 big fish, like how I had previously. I also 100% want another Bichir. I like unique fish aswell. My filtration is good, I have an FX6 and a UV filter. Any suggestions? Thank you!
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Sorry for the loss.
Welcome aboard
 
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Sorry to hear and welcome to the forum!
In my 125 I have a Jack Dempsey, Delhezi, convict, banded leporinus, raphael cat, bn pleco, 2 kribs, and dithers (Buenos Aires, Aussie rainbows, and a giant danio).
A bit heavily stocked and I may have to rethink things when the bichir gets bigger, but it’s working out so far and always very entertaining to watch.
I’d do something similar to before, with 1-2 medium-large cichlids, a bichir, and some dithers.
In my tank, most were from a long overdue upgrade, if I could start from scratch I’d probably do either a SA Cichlid community with a chocolate as the centerpiece or an African riverine setup.
 
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I wouldn't go with what Cichlaholics said, stick with what you know, bichir alll the way.
 
Joshuakahan said:
I disagree, assuming saltwater interests him. You gotta get out of comfort zone and try new things. Salt in many instances is easier as well
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Economy has been pretty harsh lately, salt may be easier now but it certainly is not cheaper.
 
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+1 for the chccolate, maybe a few geos or smaller cichlids, could still do a bichir.
 
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