Silverdollarboy2 94 Report post Posted June 4, 2016 He's probably eating more than enough now! The old tank will sit around for another time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverdollarboy2 94 Report post Posted June 4, 2016 I would like to add some tankmates. Anything that could live with a large, agro kokopu? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwiraka 55 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverdollarboy2 94 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwiraka 55 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverdollarboy2 94 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwiraka 55 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverdollarboy2 94 Report post Posted June 4, 2016 Thanks, koura it is! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverdollarboy2 94 Report post Posted January 7, 2017 4 livingart, kiwiraka, Caryl and 1 other reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingart 449 Report post Posted January 7, 2017 Nice pics 1 Silverdollarboy2 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverdollarboy2 94 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shilo 91 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverdollarboy2 94 Report post Posted January 13, 2017 120 x 65 x 45 centimeters? (LxWxH) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverdollarboy2 94 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverdollarboy2 94 Report post Posted April 27, 2017 Looking good after a water change. 1 livingart reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Silverdollarboy2 94 Report post 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. 1 kiwiraka reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingart 449 Report post Posted November 4, 2017 Can't wait to see this set up. 1 Silverdollarboy2 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverdollarboy2 94 Report post Posted November 6, 2017 3 kiwiraka, livingart and Caryl reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverdollarboy2 94 Report post Posted November 13, 2017 I have had a bully in the tank for a week, will add more on the weekend. 1 kiwiraka reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverdollarboy2 94 Report post Posted May 6, 2019 Still going well, pothos has certainly removed a lot of nitrates. 1 Caryl reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverdollarboy2 94 Report post Posted February 1, 2020 What plants can I put in this tank, looking a bit bare Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingart 449 Report post Posted February 2, 2020 Either visit a local stream or add java fern and java moss 1 Silverdollarboy2 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverdollarboy2 94 Report post Posted June 19, 2020 Crazy to think I've had my Kokopu for almost five years now, time flies certainly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingart 449 Report post 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
