what should I get??

[Pinoyfisher]

That's what I was thinking guys, the fully loaded 40g it is!

I currently have a 10g going with a some type of cichlid, a flower horn I believe, and an oscar. Both are ~3" long. The flower horn is just beating up on the oscar is there anything I can do to stop that? Also, I haven't really understood the importance of sumps. Do I need to go that route for the 40g? Forgive me guys, a total newb here!

 

[Thedaniokeeper]

The oscar and FH are going to grow to 10" AT LEAST.
They need the 40g more than anything.

 

[Lupin]

That's what I was thinking guys, the fully loaded 40g it is!

I currently have a 10g going with a some type of cichlid, a flower horn I believe, and an oscar. Both are ~3" long. The flower horn is just beating up on the oscar is there anything I can do to stop that? Also, I haven't really understood the importance of sumps. Do I need to go that route for the 40g? Forgive me guys, a total newb here!

You need to get rid of either or both. If you don't plan to get a 75g and over anytime soon, then switch to smaller species such as severums.

 

[mr_cool_guy]

You need to get rid of either or both. If you don't plan to get a 75g and over anytime soon, then switch to smaller species such as severums.

yep, a 75g would be the smallest i'd go for those two fish...but a 40g will get you buy for a short while.

 

[Pinoyfisher]

Yeah, another mistake by a rookie! I should've done more research. I definitely want them happy and a 40g doesn't guarantee them long term happiness. I'll probably give them up for adoption soon then so they can be well taken care of. I wanted the 40g to be a native tank, but now I'm concerned if it'll be big enough. I'm definitely gonna put some crawdads in there, I like 'em for some reason What natives stay small enough to put in a 40g? I'm located in San Diego.