Drastic setup change... will it work?

[Mattzilla]

OK so i'm tossing up an idea of drastically changing my current 6x2x2 display tank. It's currently a south american setup up with planted driftwood, sand etc etc

I'm getting the flowerhorn itch bad and am thinking about emptying the whole tank going bare bottom with one or two fresh water rays, 1-3 flowerhorn and 1 arowana.

My concerns with the flowerhorn is that i might be better with just one so that none get harrassed. also will the fh pick on the fresh water rays? if i went say 3 fh would that be enough to share the agro if i get them all young? i would get males only as well

I guess i would get everything juvenile so that they all grow up together and hopefully get along.

it's just a thought at the moment but i'm very seriously considering it

your thoughts? ideas? Suggestions

thanks
matt

 

[wild bill]

For a show tank I would stay with what you have. If you want a FH get a 75 gallon and buy a good FH.
I think that would be a better way to go just my thoughts.

 

[Mr.Manaconda]

A 180 gallon isn't going to suffice for Just the Rays, much less all of the other stock you've planned. The 180 will work for the FH's. May want to try 1 male and a couple females, with a few Blood Parrots to spread out the agression. You could also put a few Cats or Poly's in for bottom dwellers.

 

[Mattzilla]

ok thanks for the feedback guys

matt