Need Opinions On Stocking My 225.

[jclyde13]

After suffering through a ridiculously long killing spree, I finally had to euthanize my 23" red belly pacu recently. It had killed 4 bala sharks, 2 LSN's, and finally my senegal bichir, which was one of my favorite fish, so my tire track eel would have probably been next on the list (and I was definitely not willing to risk that, which was why I finally decided that the only option was to euthanize it).

So now that I am down to only 3 fish, I am looking to restock my 225. This is my current setup:


Dimensions: 72 x 24 x 30in (183x61x76cm)

Stock:
~28" silver aro
18"gibby
17-18" TT eel

Filtration:
Rena XP4, Fluval FX5

Aeration:
Coralife SL-65 with 4 large disk-shaped air stones

Water Change Schedule: Generally as needed, but usually about 50-60% weekly.


What I was thinking of adding is:
1-2x striped raphael cat(s)
2x gold severums
3x adult (8-9") snakeskin gouramis

So, do you think this stocking would be okay, or is it overstocked? And also, if you think it is overstocked, what would you suggest?

 

[JML1997]

How about a red tail giant gourami?

 

[ElectricBlueSeanBurch]

What about a few ca/sa's?

 

[jclyde13]

How about a red tail giant gourami?

Too big and aggressive.

 

[jclyde13]

What about a few ca/sa's?

Which species? (severums are CA/SA...)

 

[jrrlbds7]

how about a green terror?

 

[Chizzle]

2-3 peacock bass would be cool

 

[alexpie001]

get rid of that silver it is currently longer than the width of that tank, 24inches is 60 cm, he must struggle to turn around which is cruel

 

[Eoibio]

i like the idea of the snakeskin gouramis, maybe an adult flagtail?

i don't like the idea of peacock bass though

 

[jclyde13]

how about a green terror?

Too aggressive.

2-3 peacock bass would be cool

I think they would probably outgrow the tank and/or eat my TT eel...

get rid of that silver it is currently longer than the width of that tank, 24inches is 60 cm, he must struggle to turn around which is cruel

lol, okay. Just fyi, though, he is quite active and has no trouble turning around whatsoever. He rarely even uses the full width of the tank to turn around, despite his length.

i like the idea of the snakeskin gouramis, maybe an adult flagtail?

i don't like the idea of peacock bass though

Yeah, I was thinking a flagtail could be a nice option. I would have to grow it out myself, though (they aren't often sold as adults around here). Can they just be fed Hikari cichlid gold, or do they require natural foods to suppliment their diet?