Stocking ideas for 90 gallon predator tank
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Unfortunately a 90 gallon is too small for a true Gar , Peacock Bass, and depends on the specie of knife fish. There are specie of Characin that are called Gar for example Rocket Gar or Marbled Gar they are native to South America.
Does the predator have to be active? Chaca chaca catfish and gulper catfish are predators.
Also any fishkeepers worth their tanks will tell you that a true gar has no place in a 90 gallon. Neither does a peacock bass or a largemouth bass nor a small mouth.
An African knifefish wouldn’t be bad in a 90 gallon but they aren’t “predators”. Sure they are in a literal sense but they won’t be the type of predator I think you’re looking for.
Also any fishkeepers worth their tanks will tell you that a true gar has no place in a 90 gallon. Neither does a peacock bass or a largemouth bass nor a small mouth.
An African knifefish wouldn’t be bad in a 90 gallon but they aren’t “predators”. Sure they are in a literal sense but they won’t be the type of predator I think you’re looking for.
Needlenose are not a true Gar and although they sell them in freshwater they are actually a Brakish water specie. Also they should not have aggressive tankmates. The Needle Nose are skittish and can damage their snout easily.
Tank is much much too small for an achara catfish.
IMO, even a smaller variety of Gar requires at least a 6 ft. tank.
Since its apparent you like elongated predators, look at Dimidiochromis Compressiceps (Eye biter) a species a little more suited for your 90 gal. tank. Still would be a tight fit, but doable.
Since its apparent you like elongated predators, look at Dimidiochromis Compressiceps (Eye biter) a species a little more suited for your 90 gal. tank. Still would be a tight fit, but doable.