Suggestions for a "Mild Monster" tank???

[astronatus]

Hi. I'm converting my 125 to a tank for "mild-mannered, mid-size monsters." Say that really fast 3 or 4 times... I'm thinking peaceful cichlids, maybe some silver dollars, bala sharks, angels, nothing that gets huge (those go in my basement pond). Any ideas????????????????

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[matty]

Satanoperca (any) and Geophagus surinamensis or altifrons. Leopard Bushfish. Dwarf Pike cichlids. All cool as hell and would go in that tank.

 

[rallysman]

I think geophagus of certain types would look great. Possibly some frontosas with some pictus cats too

 

[Gr8KarmaSF]

How about some nice size clown loaches?

 

[Nate_N_Nicole]

I think geophagus of certain types would look great. Possibly some frontosas with some pictus cats too

Very good suggestion!!!

 

[kido]

if you want predators, try african odoe pikes or acestro fresh water barracudas with loaches at the bottom

 

[Freshy]

if you want predators, try african odoe pikes or acestro fresh water barracudas with loaches at the bottom

yup! african pike rocks!

get a fire eel also..

 

[starrfish71]

don't forget a nice knife fish- black ghosts are the most peaceful, and there are other types of "ghosts" out there, available. I love my tank with BG, fire eel, mango pleco, clown loach, and coming soon, Uaru's.

 

[starrfish71]

Oh, and an ornate polypterus, and a nice doradid catfish, or,

Actually, I have two dwarf giraffe cats that are great- they stay together, only get about 5 inches, and resemble the big gorgeous giraffe cats. Annther cat I really enjoyed ( for a long time! 10 years I had them) was a school of Zamora wood cats. They are not only cool, but really cheap!

 

[astronatus]

Im getting some great suggestions here, except for the fact taht most of these fish arent available in Wichita, Kansas. I should have mentioned that. But at least it gives me an idea of what types of fish might work. Thanks!