Ive had the 210 set up for about 1.5 years with the current fish (2 Dovii x Motaguense 6 and 8", 2 bifasciatus 6 and 7", 1 zonatus 9", 2 Carpintis 6 and 7" & 3 small cons. I am going to remove the cons. I have sold my 90 gal and need to either re-home 10" Managuense or place him the 210. I have had him in the 90 with a bigger Oscar but had to divide the tank from aggression. The Oscar would always start the fights the Jag would finish them. In the 210 the Zonatus rules the tank. I am hopping this will work but have my doubts, if any have done this please fill free to chime in. I'm even wondering if this will make the tank a little overstocked. This will all happen by Wednesday.
Compatibility in the 210
- Thread starter kmill
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Its already overstocked... most of those fish you mentioned have the potential to get over a foot easy, with proper care that is. I suppose it could maybe work for some time while everybody puts on more size, but not for long especially if any pairs form :/
Any pictures of the DoviixMota????
Any pictures of the DoviixMota????
Your tank probably works now because the fish have been together for a while and the overstocking dramatically reduces aggression. Adding or removing one or more fish can change things quickly. It can cause aggression in a usually passive setup. I think I told you about my friend's Dovii x Mota pair. The pair was generally non-aggressive with their tankmates. But once they bred, things went south fast. The pair maimed or killed several fish. I'm not sure if you have a pair but it's something to think about. I personally wouldn't add the large Jag because it already seems crowded. I do hope things continue without any problems but if it were me I would definitely divide that stock between two large tanks. BTW it's good to see one of your threads. It's been a while since I've seen you post anything. But I'm not on here nearly as much as I used to be.
Thanks for the input everyone. I rarely post or comment. Gruff you are 1 in a million and we need to meet 1 day. I basically do not have time for 4 tanks anymore. I wanted to consolidate my favorite fish in one tank. Luckily the jag is big and easy to catch but re-homing him is another story, and being in a 90 that is split is not fair. I hope things work but I'm in serious doubt. I will keep everyone posted & if I can take any good pics I will post them.