Aqua Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 Hey guys What would you suggest as a good-sized predator for my AR-510? I've realised the Black Ghost really is going to be too big... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted March 23, 2005 Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 How big is an AR-510? I presume it is a tank of some sorts... :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua Posted March 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted March 23, 2005 yup - 69L tank, rounded corners on the front, filter up top etc etc... Gorgeous little (or not so little!) unit tanks I think I've got pics of it under a post called AR-510 I'm working on getting some good pics of it so I can upload them and show off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perky Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 try small oscars or a small arowana. then when they get too big, sell them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 They would have to be very small as it wouldn't take long for them to outgrow a 510mm long tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucid Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 have you considored puffers, I beleive they don't get as big as some of the others, and are a great predator to the snails in your tank. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 try small oscars or a small arowana. then when they get too big, sell them. If that's a serious suggestion then it has to be one of the stupidest ideas I've ever heard. If not then n/m.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livebearer_breeder Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 I would have to disagree with perky aswell, although, if yuo do buy them really young, then when they grow you have a excuse to buy bigger tanks, however it seems a shame ot buy such an awsome fish then sell it. I think Puffers is a reall good suggestion, there really cool fish. Shae Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misnoma Posted March 25, 2005 Report Share Posted March 25, 2005 I guess it depends how predatory you want to go, or if you're just looking for more agressive fish. For that size tank you really want fish that aren't going to grow much beyond 100mm, even that will be big for that tank. If you're just looking for agressive fish, perhaps a pair of convicts () or even some jewels are always fun (although it's debatable on their agression - seems to vary by person). Anything oscar/arowana will outgrow that tank within a month or three max.. believe me, they grow fast Personally if you're wanting a tank with predators - I think you may need to look to a bigger tank - there's just not enough real estate in a <100L tank to let the fish find their own place and get space if needed. just my $0.02 anyhows (I keep oscars/jewels/convicts/etc etc in a large tank - I like my carnivores ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Holden Posted March 26, 2005 Report Share Posted March 26, 2005 I have heaps of Jewels for you to try, from 4/5 inches down to 2/3", great size tank for them I have heaps in two foot tanks but they are dynamite on little fish, also need lots of hidey holes or large rocks or wood to call home, easiest way to upset a Jewel is to remove one of the the rocks or pieces of wood, or in fact to put in a new bit. they go ape for a couple of days till they work out who owns what again. Beautiful fish but quite aggressive. p.s. do not get a pair or you could end up with lots of fish, they are very easy to breed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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