If I were to get just one species in greater numbers (about 6, more if applicable?), would it be best? Are these solitary fish, or do they prefer company of others?
Florida themed tank?
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Sunfish in general are aggressive with one another, especially males, especially when there are females present. Think of them like CA/SA cichlids and you'll be on the right track. They certainly can be kept together, but you have to be careful that each fish has his own space and will not be hounded to death by the others. Enneacanthus sunfish are less aggressive than some others, but you still must take care when stocking.
I'm not sure I have enough experience with these fish to answer your questions adequately. Try searching for 'Enneacanthus' on http://forum.nanfa.org/ for more and better info. Several members there are very experienced in keeping Enneacanthus.
I'm not sure I have enough experience with these fish to answer your questions adequately. Try searching for 'Enneacanthus' on http://forum.nanfa.org/ for more and better info. Several members there are very experienced in keeping Enneacanthus.
Definitely check on those regulations, many native and introduced gamefish are illegal to collect. You may want to stop by the coldwater section of monsterfishkeepers, there are hundreds of threads on the mentioned species over there, with many experienced keepers, and a thread that discusses regulations.
If you're going to be doing some of the smaller fish and shrimp or other inverts are an option... perhaps the P. Alleni? (blue crayfish). They're native to florida as well and have quite the personality. With a tank that size, you could easily fit a few of them as long as lots of hiding places were provided. Crayfish are a natural food source for many sunfish but depending on the sizes its possible to encorporate them and if they were to successfully breed, the fish would get a little treat in the form of juvenile crayfish every now and then. I had a tiny bluegill and large mouth bass in my tank years ago for a short period of time until they got larger and I released them back. (before anyone scolds me on the dangers of releasing animals back in the wild, I was in high school and didnt know any better). I like the idea of the natural tank, hope all goes well!
