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2 Adult Angelfish 2 Adult Electric Blue Acara 10 Congo Tetra 55 US Gallons Would you add/remove anything?

I didn’t think it would work out long time but I have kept cardinals with my angels for soooo long in harmony, I thought there could be a chance they might ignore them. I am surprised that such young EBA’s could reduce such a large number of fish in that time. It’s strange because I never see...

Hi guys, since adding my juvenile electric blue Acaras, I have been losing cardinal tetras at an alarming rate (sometimes 4/5 over night.) The EBA’s are only small (2”) and don’t even seem like they could fit them in their mouths, but I’m assuming they are attacking and then eating them. There...

I won’t be able to get a video tonight. Both these pictures are of the same fish. The fish on the left of the second picture is in perfect health. I was more concerned about the other one. It eats and acts normal and has put on lots of size and colour. I am not interested in breeding, just...

Not so “discoloured” towards the back in person; not a great photo tbh. It does seem like a sort of swim bladder thing in the way it swims but I find it odd that he/she seems to be doing so well in terms of growth, colour etc. Especially in comparison to some of the weaker ones. I’ll keep an...

Hi guys, Recently grabbed 5 juvenile EBA’s (looking to eventually go down to 1/2) as they get older, pair off etc. Out of the 5, it is very clear that 2 are getting on much better. They have grown much larger than the others, are a much brighter blue, more confident. However 1 of these 2 is a...

On how it originated… I believe he started with a school of Neons along with 8 juvenile angels. He has ended up with 4 of the original adult angels and the original neons. He then went on to add a juvenile Severum which has now reached 7”

I agree in all the controversy. The post is not to support poorly stocked tanks. He has 4 “fully grown” angles. One is a breeding pair of which he removes the eggs. The second is 2 females (he thinks) The Severum is around 7” and male. It leaves his Amazon sword and Java fern well alone, also...

Interesting to hear! As long as peoples water parameters remain stable and there are no visible problems with the fish and their behaviour, I am always keen to see things thrive. Of course their will always be people who seem to know best and have very negative opinions, but I like to see...

Fair response, I was surprised that the Neons hadn’t become snacks, and more so that his plants had remained in tack (considering how notorious Severums are for destroying them. Again not here to judge or critique anyone for their setups, just interested to see who has been successful in what...

Thanks for everyone’s responses. Parameters were all fine and everything seemed perfect. Since rehoming the fish I needed to, everything had rapidly calmed down. I can only assume this behaviour was down to stress/overstocking, thankfully everything is back to being good :)

Hi guys, just wandering about peoples set ups and if some people have managed to successfully keep “unconventional/controversial” set ups. I only ask because a friend of mine has the following. A 260 litre tank with a 7” Severum, 4 angelfish, and about 20 neon tetras. The tank is also planted...

Why even bother posting a response like this 🙄

Hi guys… recently I’ve noticed all my fish have been what looks like gasping for breath. I should state that the tank is massively overstocked (this was only supposed to be temporary for a couple days, however now is going to have to stay this was til next week :( ) I am aware that this is...

I really like the look of the Peacocks, although apparently the females are very bland. I’ve come across a few all Male peacock tanks that look amazing, I’ll have to do a bit more research for the time being! Thanks :)

Hi guys, I’m thinking about maybe one day changing my tank to an African Cichlid tank. It is currently a heavily planted 55 gallon with American Cichlids and a couple others fish. I know next to nothing about these fish and am wandering what information people could give me about some of the...

Hey guy, thanks for the response! Very helpful and optimistic which is always nice. I’m thinking along the lines of you, buy 6 Juvenile EBA’s and add them to the tank with the Angelfish. If the Angelfish are too aggressive, I will remove the pair. What would you do regarding the cardinal...

Cool good to know! Looks like I’ll give them a miss for the time being :)

While on the topic, I saw a couple of “Senegalus Bichir” in the EBA tank at my LFS. These looked quite cool but not something I know about. Are they compatible? How big do they get, suitable for a 55? Do they hide away or are they on show. Would be interested to know more about these guys!

Hi Colin, as much as I would love 2 tanks, I don’t think my bank account, or the Mrs would be too happy with that 😂 I am planning to go down the route of a large group of juveniles, but I was more wandering what people may think about keeping some of the current inhabitants. Whether that would...

This was a thought of mine, however obviously all Cichlids are territorial/aggressive and people make it work. Maybe these new EBA’s (especially as juveniles) will get on? Thank you for your input ☺️

Hi guys, this will obviously have a variety of different opinions but just curious what people have to say… I currently have a 55 gallon with a paired off couple of Angelfish, Cardinal tetras and platys. I really want to give EBA’s another shot (previously had 2 with a Severum, 1 Angel etc.) I...

Thought I’d drop a pic post water change/clean…🤷🏻‍♂️

Hi wills, my water is relatively soft. I have had Severums and Electric Blue Acaras before but the Severum destroyed my plants. I loved the EBA’s, I had two but they used to pester the hell out of all other tank mates and also between each other. I have considered getting 5 or 6 as the only...

Hi guys thanks for the responses. I was more thinking of getting rid of the angels and everything else in the tank and starting again as opposed to adding another “large” fish to the tank as it is. Whether or not this changes anyones opinions. I guess for now its best to keep the Angelfish...

55 gallon ^

Thinking about refreshing my tank in the future and just wandering about options for “large” centrepiece fish that won’t ruin my plants. I currently have 2 adult angelfish, cardinal tetras and Platys. I am aware that there may not be a lot (if any options) for what I am looking for but if anyone...

Unfortunately he passed away last night. I began with 5 angels, 2 died and I rehomed the 3rd today. I want to thank everyone (especially Colin) for their advice. The tank didn’t work out how I imagined but I have learnt a lot. There is now a mated pair of Angelfish along with some smaller fish...

Update today. I have arrived home from work and turned the light on. The “sick” Angelfish darted around the tank at speed, seemingly uncontrollably, banging into the glass and swimming/twisting at all different angles. It now rests at the top of the tank on its side and seems to be lifeless. I...

I only have frozen blood worms at the moment and am doing incredibly long hours until Monday meaning I am unable to do water changes, remove fish etc. If this is some kind of infection/worms, is there a chance this can affect the whole tank and are there any other precautions I should take. The...

I have removed the angelfish eggs in the hope they will be less aggressive defending the area. I have cranked the heat up to 30c to fight the ich, and I will continue not to feed for the next couple days. Come Monday I will rehome the remaining angelfish and keep the pair. Any other advice would...

This hobby is really not fun sometimes 😌 I’ve not fed the above angelfish or indeed the whole tank in 3 days now and he is no longer floating at the top of the tank but he is swimming around with clear difficulty and he has a swollen white patch on his belly. On top of that I’ve noticed one of...