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predatorkeeper87

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Hey all,
so once again I've got this itch for my 310 (7x3x2) future stock once I move my natives to their pond this spring.

I am, for some reason, being drawn to looking into PB's lately, and I was wondering which species would do well in the tank for life? The smallest species preferably as I may have some questionably smaller tankmates and I'm not looking at serving more $50-$100 live sushi anymore (RIP odoe and congrats surprisingly fast delhezi...)

I am just throwing out a feeler thread at this point as the stock isn't completely set in stone except for my polys who will be heading into the tank so I thought I'd get the "cream" people's perspectives.

Thanks!
 
crenicichla444 said:
Intermedias are the smallest species by far and kelberi are the second smallest species but still can get large.
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Well kels are probably my only option as I don't see myself shelling out the cash for an intermedia haha. Do they get too large though? I don't want them being uncomfortable in the tank at any point.
 
HumanBean said:
How about Azul + Temnesis + Kelberi in 3 to 4 inch range. Fast swimmers and I am sure can repel delhezi away if needs to be
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haha oh no I'm not worried about the bass, I'm worried about the other tank mates after the bass get larger haha. And ya my odoe pike was 4 inches and fast as all get out....that didn't stop the delhezi at all lol.
 
predatorkeeper87 said:
Well kels are probably my only option as I don't see myself shelling out the cash for an intermedia haha.
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Man treat yourself to the Intermedia. You only live once and once it is set up you may find yourself wishing that you had one.
BTW Discus Origins which is a vendor on MFK currently have 2' Intermedia for $150.00. I know they have steep prices but maybe they will work with you.
 
smitty03281964 said:
Man treat yourself to the Intermedia. You only live once and once it is set up you may find yourself wishing that you had one.
BTW Discus Origins which is a vendor on MFK currently have 2' Intermedia for $150.00. I know they have steep prices but maybe they will work with you.
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haha maaaaaan twisting my arm...next thing I know I'll have $300 worth of fish in my tank I wasn't even sure of getting!

Dis said:
My favorites are orinos. Get whichever ones appeal to you
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Its not the appealing factor so much as it is the overall size of the fish. Like I said I have a 3 foot wide tank, and I don't want to get a species of pbass that's going to be crowded in there.
 
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