125 gallon stock

[Lazybum34]

Hey guys recently built my basement to fit a 6 foot 125 gallon and I was wondering if this stock is ok

1 zebrina pike
1 oscar
1 Giant bumblebee catfish

(Might be able to fit a 180 gal).

 

[justintheodd]

I would go for the 180 gallon if possible for two reasons...
1. The Oscar and Pike cichlids are both known for being somewhat territorial, so in the 125 there may be a lot of fighting.
2. that seems like a bit too much on the bioload section, because both Oscars and most catfish, especially a larger one like the bumblebee, produce a LOT of waste. i'm sure you could circumvent this problem with overfiltration and more frequent water changes, but to each there own I suppose.

 

[Lazybum34]

I would go for the 180 gallon if possible for two reasons...
1. The Oscar and Pike cichlids are both known for being somewhat territorial, so in the 125 there may be a lot of fighting.
2. that seems like a bit too much on the bioload section, because both Oscars and most catfish, especially a larger one like the bumblebee, produce a LOT of waste. i'm sure you could circumvent this problem with overfiltration and more frequent water changes, but to each there own I suppose.

I will probably try to get the 180