non agressive giants for a 200?

[Isis_Nebthet]

I just got a 200 gallon stock tank. I want something that will coexist with baby koi over winter (2-3" ers) and may need to pull koi in over multiple winters.

 

[sg1]

Tinfoil barbs for sure! Bala sharks would work too!

 

[Lizardking]

black shark maybe.

 

[KMKN]

chinese hi fin banded shark

 

[??SLEEPY??]

Try a Hi fin Banded Shark..

 

[sg1]

black shark maybe.

Black Sharks are FAR from gentile giants though lol Black Sharks have worse temperments than Red Devils. Now dont get me wrong, I LOVE black sharks, they are spectacular, but I own one and let me tell you, they are some of the most agressive fish you will find in the hobby.

 

[pdbrady]

Black Sharks are FAR from gentile giants though lol Black Sharks have worse temperments than Red Devils. Now dont get me wrong, I LOVE black sharks, they are spectacular, but I own one and let me tell you, they are some of the most agressive fish you will find in the hobby.

Not nice at all.

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

there's plenty of other large cyprinids that can coexist with the koi in this situation, even good ole reliable goldfish

 

[Lupin]

With koi around, the tankmates should be tolerant of the lower temperature. Hifin banded sharks are not a good option to have in tanks. Dojo loaches fit the criteria quite well but if the koi are full-grown adults, there is a chance they may eat the dojos quickly. Can't hurt to try tinfoil barbs and balas though.

 

[Bottomfeeder]

With koi around, the tankmates should be tolerant of the lower temperature. Hifin banded sharks are not a good option to have in tanks. Dojo loaches fit the criteria quite well but if the koi are full-grown adults, there is a chance they may eat the dojos quickly. Can't hurt to try tinfoil barbs and balas though.

Carp are not fish eaters. Occasionally they eat a nymph or shrimp, but I dont think a fish.
The only fish eating cyprinids are the Hasu, the Squawfish, and the Asp.