Non-bichir tankmates

[Sadrobots]

I have started stocking my 125, thus far I have a 4-5” African leaf fish, a 6” weeksii bichir, and a 5” albino Senegal. I’m going to be adding two ornates and a del probably as well. I’m wondering what other fish I could add? I’d love to get some clouded archer fish, but I was also considering a pike cichlid. Any thoughts?

 

[tlindsey]

considering a pike cichlid.

The only issue adding a pike cichlid to what you have already is the others won't be able to defend themselves if cichlid gets aggressive.

 

[Sadrobots]

The only issue adding a pike cichlid to what you have already is the others won't be able to defend themselves if cichlid gets aggressive.

That’s a very good point

 

[SourAngelfish]

T. blythii (the archers) are fun, make sure to get a large group, most definitely schoolers.

I tried to keep one a few years back as I had come across it solo at a store. It was extremely skiddish and eventually jumped after a month or so unfortunately.

 

[Sadrobots]

T. blythii (the archers) are fun, make sure to get a large group, most definitely schoolers.

I tried to keep one a few years back as I had come across it solo at a store. It was extremely skiddish and eventually jumped after a month or so unfortunately.

yah, my LFS is getting a shipment in soon and i intend on getting 7 at least, i can't wait!