Giant Jaguar - should I keep him single?

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Ang

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Hi,
I have a pretty giant Jaguar. Recently (2-3 months ago) I got a Pleco to add to the tank. So its just the Jag and the Pleco.
I was kind of happy to see that the Jaguar has not been a bully. He pushes the Pleco out of his way from time to time, but never chomps or attacks.

That said, I am wondering if another mid level tank mate might work also. Something (non-cichlid) that wont trigger his territorial side, but still look nice.

Its a 125 Gallon. FX-5 with an Aquaclear HOB.
Very thin sand substrate.
1x/week 50% water changes


Any thoughts.
Here's some pictures. ;)

jag and pleco 2.jpg

jag and pleco.jpg

jag tank.jpg
 
There's nothing sad about keeping him alone. Happily, I would say yes. What a stunner.
 
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He is a very nice looking jag, the tank looks perfectly fine with him just alone.

If you put other fish in with him, you run the very real and likely risk that he will just kill any mid/upper water fish.
 
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I figured that would be the consensus. :) I really need more tanks. I'm happy if my fish are happy. Unrest in my tanks stresses me out, so he'll stay alone.
 
Beautiful Jag! IMO you were lucky he allowed the pleco. As stated, anything else will likely get brutalized, then killed.
 
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