I just bought a 180 gallon tank and wanted to know your opinion on some fish for it. It has a 40 gallon sump. I want 2 Oscars, 1 black ghost knife fish, and that's all I got so far. What do you guys think on how many/which ones to get in addition?
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Everything depends on the temperament of those oscars really. The BGK may not do so well with them initially. Other than that, think about some species of cats, maybe a giraffe cat or something along those lines, a dither fish like silver dollars or flagfish. Bichirs are always a solid way to go. They are hardy and when full grown (or well on their way) they are big enough to deal with the oscars aggression.
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I have a BKG in the 180, along with a sun cat, 2 pleco,s a common and a gibby. (not a lot between the 2) Oscars does not care about them, durr is right on the Oscars tho, this will be your issue with 2.
I will let others reply. keep in mind going to run Oscars they or it will be the feature fish, BKG fish needs a cave and will not be seen much. pleco,s need wood and poop all over the place, I love mine, 14" and 12" but not for every one. love the sun cat also. almost 4 years old and about 12" , he comes out at feeding time or when i turn the lights off but a wonderful fish.
I think I will get 1 Oscar, 1 bgk, 1 severum, 1 leporinus, and 5 silver dollars. Is that too much? I think it is.