**NEW TO MONSTER FISH**

[bubbleback_ek9_]

So i have this 55g currently stocking goldfish and i would like to know wat i need to know to turn into a monster fish tank.

 

[kntrygrl4lyfe]

First off Goldfish can't live in there for long. They get pretty big and will outgrow that quick.

Second, are you wanting to make your 55 a monster? I didn't get that last part

 

[bubbleback_ek9_]

yea i just need to get rid of the goldfish. then turn the 55g into a monster

 

[kntrygrl4lyfe]

well... that is tiny compared to a lot of thing on here lol. No offense. It is a good size to start with though. Not to small so your super limited but yet not to big where you get over whelmed by it. I started with a 10 gal so, yeah.

What kind of fish are you into?

 

[bubbleback_ek9_]

I have no idea wat kind of fish are considered Monsters(total newbie to this whole thing)keep in mind all i keep in the goldie tank and a 10 gallon planted thats it...so i need help in this also thank you...

 

[kntrygrl4lyfe]

well... I like the catfish... as you can see lol.

Try to look up some different kinds of fish, maybe search each forum for pics and see what interest you the most. Then take it from there

 

[banjocat]

A smaller bichir(Polypterus) species, like the senegal bichir might work. They top out at around 12 inches in captivity. Albino senegal bichirs don't grow as big. Both are not expensive. I bought my normal for $6 and my albino for $8. Most albinos I see for around $15 in my area though. They seem to be tough fish. Interesting looking too. You might have a hard time finding tankmates that won't get eaten/attacked. Only tank mates I've been successful with are gourami. Some bichirs aren't as aggressive, it just depends on the individual. A secure lid is also important

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=108 The forum

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=65770 Care info

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=72852 Some pics. The senegal bichir is at the bottom

 

[Veacane]

You might be able to keep and Oscar and some kind of plec.

 

[channarox]

some smaller preds.
nandus nandus,
senegal bichirs,
belenesox,
butis butis etc.

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

there are plenty of options, with smaller predatory fish like Belonesox, smaller pimelodids like bumblebee, etc. There's also smaller cichlids, while not necessarily predatory, would be in a way 'monsters' due to aggression.