What would you do?

[95Harley]

Well, the centerpiece (24" Silver Aro) of my 180g Freshwater tank pasted last night and I'm torn on what to do. Help a brother out with ideas and suggestions.

Tank is a 180g.
Current fish: 11-12" Widebar Dat, 12" Royal Clown knife, 12: Florida Gar

So now I'm not sure what to do.

1. Sell all fish and redesign the tank for ONLY a single Jardini
2. Mix in a 10-12" Jardini and hope for the best
3. Buy some filler fish (like Albino Oscars) for now till I'm ready for a Jar
4. Do nothing and grow the Dat and RCK for now
5. Pick up 3 free 15" Peacock Bass from a friend and stock with current fish

6. Other, What would you do?

 

[grmanrocks]

definetly the bass, the jar wont really work, and i think the dat is cooler than any jar anyways

 

[titansfever83]

I'm sorry for your loss Harley. How long did you have the Aro? Well, I would give it a little time and weigh your options and see what YOU really want as a replacement. The free Pbass seems like a good option!!!

 

[akskirmish]

Personally-
I wouldn't risk the jardini with that stock-

As far as stocking-
Unfortunately-I lack in that dept...

 

[95Harley]

Had him for almost 4 yrs. That tank was originally set up to just be an Aro tank but I kept wanting other fish.

So now I'm stuck with other fish and no Aro. That's why I was thinking Jard.

Does anyone think I would run into P Bass issues of aggression, or could they hurt my prized Dat?

 

[Danh]

It's always possible, but I doubt it.

 

[brown_eye_crushers25]

The Bass, plus its easier on the pockets. Just think that would be cool with what ya got

 

[unknownuza13]

Had him for almost 4 yrs. That tank was originally set up to just be an Aro tank but I kept wanting other fish.

So now I'm stuck with other fish and no Aro. That's why I was thinking Jard.

Does anyone think I would run into P Bass issues of aggression, or could they hurt my prized Dat?

Yes I do think you could run into pbass agression(especially if temensis). What type of pbass? I have had a similar set up in the past with 10" dats and a 12-13" temensis and they fought quite often.


If I was you I would find a Leichardti and add it to the mix. Still no guarantee it will not be agressive but chances are better than with the jardini.

 

[---XR---]

single jardi, all species of peacocks other than intermedia will outgrow a 180 so i wouldn't do that personally.

 

[unknownuza13]

Yes I do think you could run into pbass agression(especially if temensis). What type of pbass? I have had a similar set up in the past with 10" dats and a 12-13" temensis and they fought quite often.


If I was you I would find a Leichardti and add it to the mix. Still no guarantee it will not be agressive but chances are better than with the jardini.