Hardy Movable Fish?

[kjfan1]

Hey guys,

I have a 55 gal. empty and I am looking for a hardy fish that can take 2 long distance moves a year for four years (aka college) It is a four hour drive and I would love to take this tank with me. My original plan was to do a saltwater tank and leave it at home but my dad doesn't want to feed them. Lame I know...


So I thought about an oscar but was informed that one would be too many. I understand that 18 inches deep would be good for them to turn around in but the 75 is already claimed.

What else could I stock this with that is that hardy and that friendly of a fish?

Any ideas welcome!

 

[kjfan1]

come on...

 

[Camshaft Ramrod]

..betta

 

[kdrun76]

You are renting an apartment I gather, as most dorms won't allow tanks that big.

Does your land lord know you are planning a 55 gallon tank? Most college rentals are older homes that are poorly maintained. I am not sure I have ever seen one I would trust to support the weight of a 55 gallon tank.

Have you seen the place you are moving into yet?

 

[kjfan1]

I am staying in the dorms. it is an old motel and I have stayed the night in my room before as my roommate will be my sister's boyfriend. They will allow the tank and my other tanks too. It is not a problem.

 

[redm18]

I lot of the medium sized cichlids are pretty tough. Check out the the cookie cutter on http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/cookie_cutter_55g.php not gospel but a good place to start. If you want something a little different maybe check out some of the small sunfish. There kinda cool cause there native to North America plus you don't have to have a heater.

 

[kjfan1]

where can I get these sunfish?

 

[kjfan1]

Can I fish for them in iowa and just take them home? Would netting them be a good idea?

 

[GhostShrimpMan]

These are all good questions?

 

[kjfan1]

what? explain man