Want a Pet-Fish (Water Pitbull!!)
- Thread starter Shark-Baite
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If you want a showoff fish, then don't go with something drab like a wolf. Sure, they are awesome fish, but ... they don't interact with people in the way that cichlids do. (Or Puffers, for that matter.) From what I've read on here, Fahakas are delicate fish. You probably don't want a fish you have to worry about. Another plus for a cichlid. SOME oscars are showoffs, SOME are shy. I liked the Flowerhorn idea, or just a Midas.
But... you say you aren't a cichlid guy... Have you considered a red tail cat? If you can "adapt" that much for a huge pond-sized tank lol
An African lungfish would be another ideal candidate. They are not (usually) very active, but they definitely do interact with people.
But, if interaction is what you want, you're pretty much stuck on a cichlid, or a puffer - just that cichlids are easier to keep long term. (Also, not sure how long puffers live, but a large cichlid lives for 10 years plus.)
But... you say you aren't a cichlid guy... Have you considered a red tail cat? If you can "adapt" that much for a huge pond-sized tank lol
An African lungfish would be another ideal candidate. They are not (usually) very active, but they definitely do interact with people.
But, if interaction is what you want, you're pretty much stuck on a cichlid, or a puffer - just that cichlids are easier to keep long term. (Also, not sure how long puffers live, but a large cichlid lives for 10 years plus.)
go with a Giant Gourami... LOL
but yeah an oscar can't do you wrong. especially if you get a small pack when they're young and raise them together
but yeah an oscar can't do you wrong. especially if you get a small pack when they're young and raise them together
or you could do saltwater. alot more choices there: eel, lionfish, triggers, puffers, groupers, wrasses, filefish..... the list goes on and on!
yeah...... it's really terrible when a family member diesBogwoodbruce;694258; said:Yeah giant gouramis are great! I used to have a Golden giant gourami but he died.
good luck finding a nice sized one in norway. i know someone whos been trying for quite awhile. rhoms (black piranhas), like all species of piranha are more difficult to predict behavioral wise than most fish. you might get a beast or you might get a puss. it all depends on the individual specimen. good luck with whatever you choose.
