Been away from the hobby for a while, mainly kept various different types of Piranha, looking to get back into the hobby but limited to a 20-30 gallon tank due to space. Knowing that I can't keep Piranha in a 30 gallon tank, I'm looking for some ideas. I'm looking to keep something aggressive, preferably something solitary but open to suggestions. Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks!!!
Stocking 20-30G...ideas?
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Small cichlids maybe? I currently have a 29 gal with one blue acara and some tiger barbs in it, and I love it. This could be switch up any way you want really. Convict, other acaras, fire mouth, or a ram cichlid would probably work. Barbs could be subed out for a different type of schooling fish. Not sure what else you like, but just thought Id put out the idea. 
Firemouth, convict, acara as far as cichlids go. Why not some figure 8 puffers to add personality.
Tetrodon Baileyi... Most agressive fish I have ever had. Anything that went in the tank was attacked, hands, fingers, water extraction pipe... Total terror.
Plus 1 on the hairy puffer, as long as you don't mind much activity as they are lurkers...
Exodons is a good one too...
Another option could be nandus nebulous, an awesome little pred that will only take live food, could add some small cats and plec then like a spotted pim larger corys and zebra pleco.
A 5 star general, aka 5 spot jewel cichlid, these are piscovore with attitude.
Few more ideas.
Exodons is a good one too...
Another option could be nandus nebulous, an awesome little pred that will only take live food, could add some small cats and plec then like a spotted pim larger corys and zebra pleco.
A 5 star general, aka 5 spot jewel cichlid, these are piscovore with attitude.
Few more ideas.
Exodons can be tricky to find where I am.
Tetrodon Baileyi...has the look of a potato lol...would prefer something more active and visually appealing.
Some of the cichlids mentioned seem like a good option. Leaning towards that idea, maybe a firemouth with some tetra's or just go with a few GBRs...
Tetrodon Baileyi...has the look of a potato lol...would prefer something more active and visually appealing.
Some of the cichlids mentioned seem like a good option. Leaning towards that idea, maybe a firemouth with some tetra's or just go with a few GBRs...
How about belonsox Belizanus aka pike top minnow. Awesome livebearer predator with teeth to show. Don't get too big. Males max @ 4" and female max @ 8". Be careful they are cannibals. Add a small school of cories for bottom.