oh i thought you worked at a fish store. well then what i told you goes straight out the window. haha. one fish for a 150. managuense some big ones look ok and some are stunners. if you plan on growing them out then get a few and keep the nicest.
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I was just thinking, a nice Chancho would also work alone and would look great in a 150. I also think one Dovi or Umbie wouldn't be too big. Do you have to get a large fish right away or is growing it out in the tank and option?
Unfortunately I think the boss man is set on having one fish that is already pretty big, as in 10-12+ inches. Luckily I have a very flexible budget so I hope I'll be able to get someone to part with their big guy! I was just on Jeff Rapps' site reading about Chanchos... I think that if I can get in touch with him about sourcing an adult male Chancho, this may be the way to go. These guys are like a Midas on steroids I hear, and a fish with big personality is definitely a plus! I think I'll also go and post a wtb in the classifieds forum for a large jag or chancho...see if anything turns up. This is a great help guys!
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let us know what you and your boss decide on and be sure to post pics when the new wet pet arrives 
If it has to be an aggressive large cichlid - Male Texas - Escondido...............the colors are spectacular and loaded with personality.
You mentioned african cichlids............the male Malwai Trout is quite large and spectacular in coloration. You don't see either of these 2 types of fish everyday.
If your really johnny on the spot - Discus. Also if you like the pirahna look check out Pacu's. I've seen both these types used quite frequently in a business setting.
And an FYI I agree with your management 1 fish if your gonna go with large aggressive cichlids - can't be havin' customers watching fish attacking fish might upset them and that's bad for business.
I'd be a lil' leary of the Red Devils or Midas they might spend all day attacking the glass everytime someone walks by.
You mentioned african cichlids............the male Malwai Trout is quite large and spectacular in coloration. You don't see either of these 2 types of fish everyday.
If your really johnny on the spot - Discus. Also if you like the pirahna look check out Pacu's. I've seen both these types used quite frequently in a business setting.
And an FYI I agree with your management 1 fish if your gonna go with large aggressive cichlids - can't be havin' customers watching fish attacking fish might upset them and that's bad for business.
I'd be a lil' leary of the Red Devils or Midas they might spend all day attacking the glass everytime someone walks by.
All I can say is a MASSIVE CATFISH! Something like a huge shovel nose or something. Give some variety. If I wanted to see a big cichlid specimen I would drive to my local dental office; your a law firm, show some gusto!
Or, go with a African Goliath Tiger. Very....interesting fish.
Or, go with a African Goliath Tiger. Very....interesting fish.
