what fish could go in a 180g but not a 125g?

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str8dum

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So the 125 and the 180g have the same footprint (72x24). The only difference is in the height 17" vs 25" and about 150$. Seems like all the real monster fish (ie RTC & TSN cats, pacu, gars's etc) will eventually outgrow even a 240g.

Soo... that extra 150$ is a good start on a sump etc. Are there any semi-monster fish that need that extra 8" of water height? I'm looking mainly at larger bichirs, some type of largish cat (what's like a TSN or RTC that would live fine in a 72x24 tank?), would like an Aro or some other mid to top water fish as well to round out the tank.

Thanks!!
 
str8dum said:
So the 125 and the 180g have the same footprint (72x24). The only difference is in the height 17" vs 25" and about 150$. Seems like all the real monster fish (ie RTC & TSN cats, pacu, gars's etc) will eventually outgrow even a 240g.

Soo... that extra 150$ is a good start on a sump etc. Are there any semi-monster fish that need that extra 8" of water height? I'm looking mainly at larger bichirs, some type of largish cat (what's like a TSN or RTC that would live fine in a 72x24 tank?), would like an Aro or some other mid to top water fish as well to round out the tank.

Thanks!!
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Isnt the 125g 72x18?
 
Thats right. 72x18.

So the problem inherent with the 125 is that you couldnt get a fish that grows much more than 18" long or they'll have a harder time turning around.

The foot print on the 180 is larger.
 
glasscages 125 wide is 72x24x17
 
str8dum said:
So assuming I'm not an idiot and can read dimensions (ie: 125g wide at glasscages), any actual advice on fish selections?

Thanks!
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Well, we cant just assume you're not an idiot. I assume everyone is an idiot until they prove otherwise. :ROFL:

Get some Polypterus- Ornate or Endi would be good
Clown knife
Arowana
Jaguar


(not all together of course) - again, must say this in case you're an idiot :ROFL:
 
SO pretty much all the normally kept fish in a 180g would be just fine in a 125g wide, and 8" extra height is not that crucial for birchirs, clown knife and aros? I didnt mean to sound snooty above, but the thread turned quickly into arguing tank dimensions.

I'm thinking 2 bichirs, pleco, and maybe a clown knife or pike

Thanks all!!
 
str8dum said:
what's like a TSN or RTC that would live fine in a 72x24 tank
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I would go with an ornate pim or maybe a marble sailfin cat. Or if you could find one, I'd go with the Aguarunichthys torosus. These guys are sweet looking if you ask me...
 
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