Starting over 60 gallon - ideas?

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Ruturaj said:
A 6-8 inch fish would be alright in it. Ideally I like the 18 inches width tanks (give fish 2x length as turning space). I am not a fan of shortbody flowerhorns, many have issues but it depends on what OP likes.
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Makes sense. I'll keep an eye out, some of these have beautiful markings.

I checked locally but most of the ones available to me seem to be the larger ones and the unmarked ones. I dont think I'd like to roll the dice in case it turns out to be one of the bigger ones or poor genetics.

Thank you for that!

I got the tank ready now - waters a little cloudy from all the rinsing but just put in all the old media.

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Does anyone know if Salvini cichlid could work?

I've always heard they are very aggresive but their colors are really nice. Wondering if a single one or pair would do well for life
 
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Ruturaj said:
A 6-8 inch fish would be alright in it. Ideally I like the 18 inches width tanks (give fish 2x length as turning space). I am not a fan of shortbody flowerhorns, many have issues but it depends on what OP likes.
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Yeah personally I'm the same when it comes to shortbody fish in general. Not a real big fan of any kind of short body. Granted I will say tho that some do end up looking nice.
 
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Thank you everyone for all the help. I ended up deciding against the flowerhorn due to the risk of ending up with a fish being borderline too big for this tank for life.

Instead I went with some salvini as I've never kept them before and should be stopping off at around 8 or 9" long for the tank should be more adequate.

Cheers!
 
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If you want a more peaceful tank you can do this:

3 discus
10-15 neon tetras

or if you want a more predatory tank you can go the Bichir route.

But recently you said you want personality, a center piece blood parrot would be cool
 
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Galactik said:
Thank you everyone for all the help. I ended up deciding against the flowerhorn due to the risk of ending up with a fish being borderline too big for this tank for life.

Instead I went with some salvini as I've never kept them before and should be stopping off at around 8 or 9" long for the tank should be more adequate.

Cheers!
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You could probably add some dithers like green swordtails, when they breed, the young could act as a supply for food.
 
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Just wondering what would be the biggest possible fish someone could fit in this tank ?
 
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