Im getting back in the hobby. So I just got a 180 gallon glass aquarium with stand and a somewhat usable top for 200 dollars (and I had to reseal it) it's been up an running with the filter for about 2 weeks (one sun sun 304b, and yes I'm fully aware this is not nearly enough filtration for an SA CA 180 gallon and will have a lot more filtration on my tank by the time the fish get some real size on them). and at my LFS I got the manager to sell me a used sponge filter with all the bacteria I need on it for around 10 bucks, then I cut it in half (the sponge part) and put it in my canister. I also added 2 convicts (one male one female) like a week later. Yes I know my tank needs more time to cycle and convicts are very hardy fish so I used them to help get the tank cycled and ready for the main stock. Also when the convicts end up breeding, I may return one to the fish store of there is too much aggression but it is a 180 gallon so I think I'll be ok and it would be cool to have a breeding pair, and free feeder fish. Im not exactly sure what I want in terms of the rest of the fish yet. I was thinking maybe an oscar a a few other large semi aggressive cichlids and a few smaller/mid sized cichlids. I was also thinking of rolling the dice and going for a jag and an one or 2 more larger cichlids and a few smaller ones. Keep in mind I am getting all the fish as juvies. So Would I be asking for trouble doing a jag in a semi aggressive 180 gallon cichlid community with cons, maybe a Dempsey possibly an oscar and cichlids around those lines and some ditherer fish like silver dollars and a catfish? I'm also open to any suggestions on what to do with the tank just keep in mind I'm not interested in a discus tank or a super peaceful community tank.
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