polypterus ornatipinnis tank mates decisions

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo

which way to go

  • oscar + JD + a few Polyp's with sd shoal

    Votes: 3 18.8%

  • dats + a few Polyp's with a shoal of something

    Votes: 12 75.0%

  • other ( please add to comment)

    Votes: 1 6.3%
  • Total voters
    16
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niknaksky

Jack Dempsey
MFK Member
May 1, 2011
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uk shropshire
Hi all,

I am trying to decide on which way to go with my tank its a 6x2x2 with a 42x18x15 sump will also have a eheim 2028 running as well.

So far I have my little polypterus ornatipinnis 3" ish

First I was decided on an oscar/JD and a few other polyps but am a little worried about the oscar out growing the polyp quickly.

I have seen some of you guys/gals with different dats with your polyp's and am thinking this maybe a good way to go.

So with growth rates do you think I would be better going oscar and jd with a shoal of sd's and a couple more polyp's ?

or

a few dats and poylp's with a shoal of something ?

any ideas or suggestions greatly appreciated :O)
 
Few dats and more polys and tinfoils go well,if your planning an upgrade in the future an Asian arowana but will live in your tank for quite a few years like mine does.

Steve
 
Also I wouldn't put an Oscar with polys as they are likely to outcompete them for food,i know people have but I think don't think its the best combo,also gars go well with polys too,not sure how they are with tinfoils though,
 
I am liking the idea of your first suggestion. What size tank would a Asian arrowana need in a few years ?
Plus do you know any where for me to order one and some data ?
 
I bought mine at around 17" about 4 years ago and now he's 22" and he's been I'm my 6x2x2 all the time but I'm putting him in an 8x2.5x2.5 but a 7 x2.5 would be ok for many years,obviously the bigger the better.
I don't really know where you would get one other than Aquaristclassifieds or pm T1karmann on here he may know where to get one,they are out there,but do cost a bit too.

Steve
 
Depends on the size of aro really,I've got.an.8" IT in with my RTG and.he doesn't bother him or the polypterus,but when he was around19" he killed a 7" IT but that was more to do with the dat getting a bit too cocky and kept having little nips at the aro,eventually he had enough and had a go back.
You should be able to find.an RTG or the more expensive varieties from a good lfs but will have to order in,or look for UK posters in the aro forum
 
Thanks mate for the info I found a site selling rtg at 4"-6" for £350 does that sound like a good price ?
Also if I was to get an RTG at 4-6" what size dats would be best to get ?
 
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