small, MONSTER, fish for a relatively unexperienced keeper?

[Cichla dude]

thats a really good idea. would they hurt eachother? and would either hurt a gourami?

No.. their both predatory but peacuful. Yes, they will do fine with a gourami.

 

[Freezekougra]

but arent those salt water?

some fresh, some brackish, some salt

google
http://www.**************.com/forum/ug.php/v/PufferPedia/Freshwater/

 

[sizors]

get some exodons