Coal grunter or Spangled perch?

[Ned-fisch]

Hey there guys.

I am very interested in getting a coal grunter. I have a 3ft tank..
I would like to know a few things, hoping I can get a few answers.
I will only be keeping one...

Would washed play sand from Bunnings be good for substrate?
What Ph level do they need?
What is the best to feed them?

Where can I get one from in brisbane/ipswich, qld?
How much are they normally?

If not a Coal grutner, Would a spangled perch be good?
What ph levels should they be kept at?
Can I use sand as substrate? Or better if I use pepples/river rocks?

Thanks guys.
Any other advice will be much appreciated..

 

[mercury904]

use sand! i always prefer river sand

 

[Ned-fisch]

thanks for your advice.
Is there a reason as to why you prefer sand?

I am just worried that maybe its possible for the fish to choke on the sand if it tries to eat what ever food goes on the bottom..

Thanks mate.

 

[mercury904]

thanks for your advice.
Is there a reason as to why you prefer sand?

I am just worried that maybe its possible for the fish to choke on the sand if it tries to eat what ever food goes on the bottom..

Thanks mate.

it will expel it through its gills

 

[Ned-fisch]

Theres gotta be somebody else with some advice on these fish?

 

[cogs]

both are super aggro the spangle you dont need a heater for the ph of your tap water will be fine but both will out grow a 3' tank coals are better colored tho iwould go for the coal grunter they are a bit dearer good luck