I know it’s probably a bad idea.. but

[Michael6945c]

So, I have a 125g with an adult male Managuense, pushing about 16” long. I know in a perfect world I would have my own personal lake for such a fish, but he’s happy in there with the whole tank to himself. Thing is, I bought some rocks for decoration and placed them in the corners, and noticed some incredible hiding places for a smaller fish (that my fish would normally eat if it was in the open). And started wondering if there are any small fish I could get that would be intelligent enough to stay in the rocky area where big hoss can’t get them. Any ideas? Or am I pushing it too far.

 

[tlindsey]

So, I have a 125g with an adult male Managuense, pushing about 16” long. I know in a perfect world I would have my own personal lake for such a fish, but he’s happy in there with the whole tank to himself. Thing is, I bought some rocks for decoration and placed them in the corners, and noticed some incredible hiding places for a smaller fish (that my fish would normally eat if it was in the open). And started wondering if there are any small fish I could get that would be intelligent enough to stay in the rocky area where big hoss can’t get them. Any ideas? Or am I pushing it too far.

He's already established the 125 as his territory like you stated I personally wouldn't add anything else.

 

[newworld]

Sure convicts...

 

[Adictd2Fsh]

He's already established the 125 as his territory like you stated I personally wouldn't add anything else.

Sure convicts...

I agree with tlindsey it may be a murder scene. But if you want to try anything your best bet would be convicts more mature ones. You couls also try salvini's they are some mean little bad dudes and they are way more cool looking than convicts. Make sure your convicts or savini what ever you choose are mor mature or bigger. Good Luck

 

[Ogertron3000]

Personally I wouldn't add anything but convicts are the obvious choice.
I don't think they'd have a very enjoyable life in their though, spending all their time hiding in the rocks scared of getting munched by the big fish.

 

[Brandonclark88]

Yeah a 16” managuense is going to much on anything it can track down lol

 

[Michael6945c]

Idea has been partially thrown out. Decided on moving in some ghost shrimp which are happy only risiding in the rocks. They’re intended to be feeders but while they’re not being eaten, they can eat some scraps.

 

[Gourami Swami]

Does he try to eat them? He might not even bother since they are so small and clear. Sounds like a cool combo if he lets them live

 

[Michael6945c]

Does he try to eat them? He might not even bother since they are so small and clear. Sounds like a cool combo if he lets them live

He tries to eat them whenever I’m not looking, but hovering over the rocks... but for the most part they’re all still there.

 

[justarn]

A large stripped Dora might work but you would barely see it so what's the point.