A search for mini predators!

[bigjason12]

I have a 40 gallon tank with nothing in it, and this time i want to fill it up with a predator!
Something that will eat meat, live food and will be a joy to watch!
But the thing is i don't want something to large like an oscar for example.

I want something like wonword has, the 'belonesox belizanus'.
Some kind of fish that will grow to 6-7 inches maximum.
Any ideas anyone?

Thankyou,
Jason.

 

[thebase#1]

a golden panchax or any other killifish might be a good idea, they stay really small but still eat feeders, the males can get quite colourful as well

 

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altolamprologus calvus
altolamprologus compressiceps
dwarf pike cichlids

 

[Militis]

dwarf puffer they are FW they are umbush predator <---- sorry can't spell that word.

 

[Weylin]

U can try some leaf fish.. or african butterfly fish...

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

Thalassophryne amazonica, the 'prehistoric monsterfish' would be an interesting addition and they don't get more 6"

 

[guppy]

Also pikeheads (Luciocephalus pulcher) a pike like relative of gouramis.

 

[niblit]

get a pair of arrowhead puffers crazy ambush preds

 

[Paullywolly]

Also pikeheads (Luciocephalus pulcher) a pike like relative of gouramis.

That looks wicked! never seen that before

 

[Druu]

Senegalus, or a short bodied one if you're worried about room.