Newbie alert! First monster tank and looking at peacocks

[bassinmike85]

Kinda quickly read through the posts. Currently I have a 240g with a few cichlids and 4 peacock bass temensis. But I am planning on getting a much bigger tank for them. Are you looking to keep peacock bass in the tank for life or would this be a temp grow out tank and once their big Enuff get a different tank?

 

[Reddevil07]

Yeah I definitely have Mike. Watched all your videos too! This would be a forever home for them. I plan on getting a larger tank eventually but probably not within the next 5 years or so.

 

[Balraj Thethi]

Appreciate all the advice guys thank you. I've been reading through the stickies, watching videos,etc. I'll definitely be asking more questions before I pull the trigger on some fish. For those who have suggested other species, thank you. For those who were a little more on the fence about the species I initially listed, what would be some other interesting options for a tank like mine? I come from more of a community tank background so my knowledge of larger fish is not as great.

Boostin Audi, I have to ask, what do you drive? Fellow car guy here too. Got a 94 Supra turbo in the garage that sucks all my cash too lol.

I've got 2 azuls and a temensis. All around 7" so far, im expecting them to get very big. My tanks 8'x30"x30".
And since you mentioned cars, I've got an 89 Nissan Bluebird ZX Turbo

 

[Hendre]

Also for Pbass, if i remember correctly, it is a good idea to dose vitamin supplements in their food to avoid HITH

Would a Jardini not work in a tank of that length? The width is a little sketchy but if it is smaller i believe it may work...

 

[Reddevil07]

Balraj- do you plan on upgrading that tank or will they still work in that size? You have 4" more width than me. And I love the classic 80's z cars! Very cool!

Hendre- some of the research I've done is while they are typically smaller, they are not as flexible and therefore, wouldn't be able to turn around. I'm open to hear from others that have kept them though

 

[Balraj Thethi]

Balraj- do you plan on upgrading that tank or will they still work in that size? You have 4" more width than me. And I love the classic 80's z cars! Very cool!


Hendre- some of the research I've done is while they are typically smaller, they are not as flexible and therefore, wouldn't be able to turn around. I'm open to hear from others that have kept them though

Iv got a long time before i might need to upgrade. Iv also got to convince my dad to let me go bigger. It was hard enough getting this one in.
Yeah i love older cars. My dads had this one for 26 years and I've always wanted it so i never let him get rid of it and its now mine

 

[bassinmike85]

if i was you i would stick with either kelberi or intermedia since they dont get that lengthy.

 

[Richard Gazinya]

Seeing that I'll be starting with 2" fry, I think I'll have plenty of time to keep them before they get too big. I've talked to a number of people who have agreed I'll be alright. I appreciate the advice though.

Dont ask for advice if you cannot take it.

 

[Richard Gazinya]

Iv got a long time before i might need to upgrade. Iv also got to convince my dad to let me go bigger. It was hard enough getting this one in.
Yeah i love older cars. My dads had this one for 26 years and I've always wanted it so i never let him get rid of it and its now mine

You have to ask your dad?

 

[Balraj Thethi]

You have to ask your dad?

Well seeing as i live in his house, yes