Help ID an ATF for Darryl

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Thanks you guys for all the helpful information. I’m really grateful to have found this website. Only knew two with these fish and both of them are Indonesia. I thought I read somewhere to start them in a smaller tank like a 55 gallon because since they are wild you have to let them get adjusted to being in a tank. But I could be wrong about what I read. This just means I can start building a tank before the fall. Don’t get me wrong I want the best for these fish, that’s why I’ve been ask everyone here who talks abt them what are the grow rate.
 
thebiggerthebetter said:
I agree with Moe. One. Or if a group, it should be a huge tank; and better a pond, or a round tank. If you don't mind losing many ATF, you could try your way; it's kind of cruel going into it being advised they would kill each other but I've done the same thing (more or less) and learned painful and expensive first hand experience.
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I read somewhere that the young tiger fish stay close to shore. is this wave maker too powerful For them in a 55 gallon tank? I know they very skittish and are young and don’t want them getting too scared and hitting the glass. This is What I got now in the tank

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There is no consensus on the flow strength and the success of raising ATF. I'd read Chicxulub's stickie on the ATF. He addresses the flow there. I'd also perform a forum search as this question comes up every now and then. A well pointed powerhead would surely increase aeration, which is beneficial to ATF. I think the 400 may be fine for a 55 gal. I used 1200 on 240 gal.
 
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After think abt this issue a little more I will be moving my tigers to the 150 gallon tank. I had to restart the tank couple weeks ago. I have three small African cichlids in there now. Thanks again guys!
 
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I would advise against the flow. Some keepers report with flow they overcompensate for swimming fast and hit the glass much more.
 
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