Whats your Favorite???

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Go with a Jack Dempsey, man. They're not extremely needy and they're really beautiful...but yeah like Fledermaus said they're shy but there are things you can do about that.

Jacks all the way...or oscars because they rock. And if I had the space I'd be tempted to get a jag.

good luck!
 
MIDAS?RED DEVIL......I purchased my at 3in in January of this year.....He's now pushing7.5in....All this growth in a small, 30g tall....I do 3-4, 30-40% water changes every week...My MONSTER is VERY responsive....Everyone who passes through my fish room has ask to pet his head, and they do....No fear at all....When my forearm is in the tank, he comes up to it and does this territiorial side dance thing, which allows me to gently rub the side of his body with my hand....I think he enjoys it:D :D ....A defianate showcase piece he is....The tank is due for a final upgrade by the end of summer....My thoughts are leaning towards him owning his own 100g....

O yeah, my brother's girlfriend's 3 year old sister has officially named him, get this--"BIG HEAD".................:thumbsup:
 
I like my jag. I would definately vote for the jag out of that list. I haven't kept all of them though.

About the rbp's, I used to keep them. They seemed to be rather flighty and unactive. They would tend to hide behind decorations all day long. Feeding time was another story though; they went nuts. I'm glad I kept them, but I dont think I would ever keep them again. There are much better fish out there for the size tank that you would need for them. And about your friend's p's, I would guess that they all ate eachother because they were either underfed or overcrowded.

Best of luck with your decision.
 
I like Nandopsis haitiensis AKA black nasty. They are a very cool fish IMO and have a very bad attitude. Ever since I saw a 16in male in person I have wanted one ever since, but have never had a spare tank big enough to dedicate to them.


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only the jag and redterror fit the description for fish in your list but id say dovii , and the buttikoferi!!!!! butti is the meanest and big and eats alot and is not shy! one of the only cool africans imo!:)
I want to know whats everyones fav cichlid??? Like I'm looking to start a new tank and want some ideas. I want a cichlid thats large, viscious and fun (doesn't hide all day and will eat what i feed). Here's some I know of tell me which one is your fav

Oscars
Jack Dempseys
Red Terror
Green Terror
Jaguar
Texas
Convict
Firemouth

If you know any more good ones that you think are better let me know???

and a second question is has anyone here kept red bellied pirahna??? are they easy to care for?? how many do you need to keep toegther??? my cousin had 5 and now only one cause they ate each other, why??? how big of a tank is required??? I ask all this cause pet store owner are useless they will tell you to put 10 in a 10 gallon. Websites are all different I want to hear from someone who actually has them now.
 
you really should say what size tank you plan to use. if its big enough i would recomend a Dovii, but if its more like a 50 i would go with a GT.
 
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