View Full Version : Stocking suggestions for 125???
Cdubbz
03-30-2008, 10:58 AM
Im going to be getting a 125 soon. I am going to put my oscar and firemouth in the 125 and wanted to get some ideas of any other cichlids to put in???...
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I wouldn't get any more cichlids. If you want plecos, then you may consider increasing the frequency of water changes to cope with the bioload.
jm1212
03-30-2008, 7:12 PM
:iagree:
leave it as-is cichlid wise
dent20
03-31-2008, 11:23 AM
Two cichlids in a 125 is too much? I find that hard to believe, especially since I've seen plenty of tanks that contradict that. I'm certainly going to have more than two in the one I just set up.
BigFishKeeper
03-31-2008, 3:44 PM
Yeah a oscar gets to 12''. I seen 14'' oscars! Firemouths grow to 6''. I suggest you add some dithers so heres some suggestions for dithers:
redhook silverdollars
reg silverdollars
tinfoil barbs
If you like catfish:
syno eurptis
4- line pim catfish
lima shovelnose
dent20
03-31-2008, 3:51 PM
I don't have oscars and don't plan to get any, but I still have some fish that will get pretty big. My two cents would be to add a couple of cichlids if you want them and if you have problems over time find new homes for them. I've seen plenty of oscar pairs kept in 55s so to suggest that more than one and a Firemouth in a 125 is too much goes against everything I've ever heard and seen. Go with less aggressive species if need be.
The Zigman
03-31-2008, 3:58 PM
How about a BGK? I want one...
BigFishKeeper
03-31-2008, 6:38 PM
The oscar might pick on and eventully kill the BGK!
Lupin
03-31-2008, 10:35 PM
The oscar might pick on and eventully kill the BGK!
:iagree:
Cdubbz
04-01-2008, 11:33 AM
Right know i have a bgk with the oscar
Fishfiles1
04-01-2008, 3:37 PM
if your saying that 2 cichlids is tomany for a 125 than how over stocked am i with 2 ram cichlids in a 20gal. my friend has one jack dempsy and 3 firemouths in a 75gal. with alot of other fish, but no more cichlids