1 in a 125gal...but what?

AcTwisted · Mar 18, 2003

my tank is cycled & ready to go. I have a 125 gallon tank (72"x18"x20") prepared to commit to just one solitary fish.

was looking at CA cichlids & I want an aggressive fish, yet one that will max out around 12-13". Not looking for something that will outgrow my tank.

either a Jaguar Cichlid (managuense) or Red Devil seem to fit that. I've read lots of user remarks about both fish & their "personalities".

Is there maybe a 3rd choice I should consider maybe??

(p.s.. have had Oscars before. looking for something new)

Rare Cichlids · Mar 18, 2003

Are you only looking at fish that you can easily get at your LFS? Or are you willing to order a fish and have it shipped? Trimacualtus, Haitiensis, Midas and Buttikoferi are a few other choices.

Sum-X · Mar 18, 2003

Not quite up that far, but Jack Dempsey

skeletalmachine · Mar 18, 2003

Are you set on getting a cichlid? I know if I had a tank that size and was going to put just one fish in it I would get an arowanna.

wetmanNY · Mar 18, 2003

With smart ground rules like that, you can't go wrong!

inxs · Mar 18, 2003

For a petlike fish I would go with the Red Devil hands down. I love jags but they are stalkers - calculated hunters where the RD is more of a curious beligerant PITA but lots of personality and fun.IMHO.

AcTwisted · Mar 18, 2003

yeah something I can find at a LFS would be ideal. Nothing that rare that I'd have to special order. The LFS by me get some decent selections in, with the occasional oddball species now & again.

skeletalmachine - Arowanas get a little too big for what i'm looking for. maybe if i had a bigger tank.

rus · Mar 18, 2003

you cant go wrong with the midas/red devils. another fish i recomend is a black belt. they max out at 12" and are from my expereince very out going, personable, and awesome looking fish to boot. they shouldnt be hard to find.

Tightdog1 · Mar 19, 2003

not just a jag but a golden jag would be cool.

or a breeding pair of RD.

jmann · Mar 19, 2003

Go with the Red Devil. Mine is in a 75 all alone. He is an awesome looking display fish and a great one to keep alone.

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