Silverdollarboy2 Posted June 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 He's probably eating more than enough now! The old tank will sit around for another time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted June 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 I would like to add some tankmates. Anything that could live with a large, agro kokopu? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiraka Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Good Other largish fish I guess would be best. The tank is too small for multiple Kokopu. A koura might be alright depending on size and layout. Best would probably be larger Inanga or Bullies, but it varies per fish. Have you ever kept him with Inanga? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted June 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 (edited) He has only been kept with bullies (failed after a few minutes). The Palmerston pet store sells Inanga and they didn't recommend it. Edited June 4, 2016 by Silverdollarboy2 Spelling Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiraka Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Your best bet would be other Kokopu then, but you'd need a tank big enough to give them enough space to limit territory problems. Kokopu can be alright with Inanga (Probably up to a certain age/size), but probably not your one with its history Goldfish?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted June 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Um, I'm not really a fan of goldfish. How big of a tank would I need for a banded? (If they're compatible) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwiraka Posted June 4, 2016 Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 They should be compatible, if you have enough room for them to be able to stay well apart with plenty of hard-scaping. Probably at the very least you'll want a four foot tank, five foot would be better. With plenty of wood and rocks which break up the tank especially in mid to top water. You will need to upsize in a year or two when the fish get bigger though.My four Kokopu (2 Giants, 2 Bandeds) are fine together absolutely no fighting. They've even been schooling with the Inanga. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted June 4, 2016 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2016 Thanks, koura it is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 kiwiraka, livingart, Zimbaliza and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Nice pics Silverdollarboy2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 I would like to upgrade the tank to suit the Kokopu better, I would like it to be able to house 2 Kokopu's for the entirety of their lives. It also has to be under 350 litres so my chiller can cope. Recommended dimensions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shilo Posted January 13, 2017 Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 They don't need a deep tank but do need room for 30-40cm fish to swim around comfortably so suggest sacrificing height for length and width. Most off the shelf tanks are the opposite to have a smaller footprint (height equal or greater then the width) so you may have to get one custom made to keep it within 350ltr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted January 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2017 120 x 65 x 45 centimeters? (LxWxH) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted February 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2017 This is the kokopu's new tank. It is 123L x 45W x 50H. I'm hoping to get it up and running sometime in March. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted April 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 Looking good after a water change. livingart 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Silverdollarboy2 Posted November 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Well after almost a year the Kokopu's new tank is being water tested/set up. If all goes well it should have fish by tomorrow. kiwiraka 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted November 4, 2017 Report Share Posted November 4, 2017 Can't wait to see this set up. Silverdollarboy2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted November 6, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 6, 2017 livingart, Caryl and kiwiraka 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted November 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2017 I have had a bully in the tank for a week, will add more on the weekend. kiwiraka 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted May 6, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Still going well, pothos has certainly removed a lot of nitrates. Caryl 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted February 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 1, 2020 What plants can I put in this tank, looking a bit bare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted February 2, 2020 Report Share Posted February 2, 2020 Either visit a local stream or add java fern and java moss Silverdollarboy2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silverdollarboy2 Posted June 19, 2020 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2020 Crazy to think I've had my Kokopu for almost five years now, time flies certainly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted June 20, 2020 Report Share Posted June 20, 2020 14 hours ago, Silverdollarboy2 said: Crazy to think I've had my Kokopu for almost five years now, time flies certainly. A testament to your dedication is when you have the same fish for many years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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