Splurge where you can. You may be limited on the tank at this moment but things can change. As an example get filters that would easily move toward a bigger tank in the future. Buy quality lighting, etc.
Ideas on stocking a 125 with my first Bichir
- Thread starter sevs and sajicas for me
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Splurge where you can. You may be limited on the tank at this moment but things can change. As an example get filters that would easily move toward a bigger tank in the future. Buy quality lighting, etc.
Well I did have two Severums in there, the one was being super aggressive to my baby hets so I put his fat ass in my 90 with my Polleni
Well I don't have 1K to drop on a tank so I'm limited to what is available on craigslist. So i've been keeping my eye out. I know I don't want a 150 because of the height. But honestly it will be whatever becomes available first at the right price. Though if a 180 comes open...then potentially a bocourti becomes an option
We'll just have to see. Right now the market has been pretty dry for tanks
LOL, big fatties just like pearsei. I would want at least a 24" wide tank for those.U sure on a bocourti? Don't those fatties get 6 feet big?
I believe (though correct me if i'm wrong) bocourti cichlids max out at about 15 inches. But agree with
DMD123
which is why if I got a 180 they may be an option.
As you can see, I'm going for the largest cichlids I can find that usually remain peaceful. Plus I want a BP. I've been told bocourti cichlids are quite peaceful for their size. Though I know each individual is different. That's the beauty of cichlids
DMD123
which is why if I got a 180 they may be an option.As you can see, I'm going for the largest cichlids I can find that usually remain peaceful. Plus I want a BP. I've been told bocourti cichlids are quite peaceful for their size. Though I know each individual is different. That's the beauty of cichlids
I believe (though correct me if i'm wrong) bocourti cichlids max out at about 15 inches. But agree with
As you can see, I'm going for the largest cichlids I can find that usually remain peaceful. Plus I want a BP. I've been told bocourti cichlids are quite peaceful for their size. Though I know each individual is different. That's the beauty of cichlids
My pearsei is a solid 14" and thick. To watch her maneuver in a 24" tank (with decor) at times is interesting to say the least. So a Bocourti with the same basic build in an 18" tank would even have more challenges. That was all I had meant. Not saying no to the idea, you just have to see a big bocourti or pearsei to see what I mean.
Ive owned both Bocourti and Pearsei and out of them I think the pearsei was more peaceful of the two and of course the females are calmer than the males.
U sure on a bocourti? Don't those fatties get 6 feet big?
Was just joking around. I've actually owned both species. Big eaters they are. Bocourti got around 11" and pearsei 14" when I rehomed them. It's doable, but will get cramped in about a year for an 18" footprint.
A couple pics to show the pearsei from the side of the tank. Not the best of pics but with the decor in the tank she can have issues turning around because she is not very 'bendy'
You mean that fish isn't bendy? haha no kidding
I would love to keep a bocourti/pearsei as honestly I think they are some of the prettiest cichlids that aren't complete terrors out there. BUT they will have to wait for a 180. I just wouldn't feel right putting them in an 18 inch as porky as they are.
I would love to keep a bocourti/pearsei as honestly I think they are some of the prettiest cichlids that aren't complete terrors out there. BUT they will have to wait for a 180. I just wouldn't feel right putting them in an 18 inch as porky as they are.
