OK, lets start over with this thread and concentrate on the subject at hand. I think Bek knows how we feel about flushing fish so no more needs to be said about that one.
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dead oscar
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57 gallon
3 x barramundi..................4 - 5"
1 x electric yellow............. 2.5"
2 x severums.....................2"
1 x rainbow shark(i think)..3"
1 x lifalili jewel...................4"
1 x oscar............................6"
These are some really really aggressive fish. They will tear each other to shreds eventually in a 57g tank. The Oscar alone might take the entire tank, but could possibly tolerate a Jewelfish and a Rainbow Shark. Water quality is my utmost concern when suggesting that.
Barramundi bothers me, because, as Crocodile Dundee said, "[They are] a bloody big fish." Plus, they are illegal to own in many countries (maybe not in Australia) and are among the most aggressive fish out there, not to mention the fact that they like to be loners, as most arowanas tend to be.
If the electric yellow is a Labidochromis spp. or another Malawian cichlid like I suspect, it may need a different tank as most of the rest of these fish would do best in much softer, much more acidic water than one of the Malawians.
3 x barramundi..................4 - 5"
1 x electric yellow............. 2.5"
2 x severums.....................2"
1 x rainbow shark(i think)..3"
1 x lifalili jewel...................4"
1 x oscar............................6"
These are some really really aggressive fish. They will tear each other to shreds eventually in a 57g tank. The Oscar alone might take the entire tank, but could possibly tolerate a Jewelfish and a Rainbow Shark. Water quality is my utmost concern when suggesting that.
Barramundi bothers me, because, as Crocodile Dundee said, "[They are] a bloody big fish." Plus, they are illegal to own in many countries (maybe not in Australia) and are among the most aggressive fish out there, not to mention the fact that they like to be loners, as most arowanas tend to be.
If the electric yellow is a Labidochromis spp. or another Malawian cichlid like I suspect, it may need a different tank as most of the rest of these fish would do best in much softer, much more acidic water than one of the Malawians.
I've always wondered where I'd find a Barramundi... never seen one in stores, homes, or even on TV. Although I do recall that quote by Crocadile Dundee, as well as reading up on how they're almost the same thing as Arowanas but bigger. Where would I find a Barramundi... and anyone have a link to a picture of one?
Oscar,
If you find a barramundi for sale in the United States, you should consult with the government, as what you are buying is likely to be illegal. I believe that they are not supposed to be exported from Australia, and we respect other nations' laws with that respect...contact a member of FWS if you see one for sale so we can keep them from being decimated!!!
If you find a barramundi for sale in the United States, you should consult with the government, as what you are buying is likely to be illegal. I believe that they are not supposed to be exported from Australia, and we respect other nations' laws with that respect...contact a member of FWS if you see one for sale so we can keep them from being decimated!!!
