Stocking A 125 Gal

[Brunell4070]

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[bitteraspects]

it can work, but is not common. i have one much worse then that, but it took a lot of work to get it to work. i definitely wouldnt suggest it

 

[shroob]

So i am going to purchase a 125 gallon within the next week or so.. and here is what i was hoping for.

1x Oscar
1x GT
1x JD
1x Red Devil
1x Midas
1x Texas

Pretty much a death tank.. all fish will start out less than 3 inches. I know, these fish get very large, around 8 - 12 inches, but not for at least 12 - 18 months. I know, oscars grow very fast, but that is the fish i am least worried about. So is there any chance of this working for a while, assuming the filtration is spectacular, and providing weekly water changes?
Should i get 3-4 TFB's to lighten the mood?

Thanks, take it easy on me...

I'd say it has little chance of working, and if a pair forms its game over. While a 125 might be a large tank, I don't think its large enough for the aggression involved here.

 

[Brunell4070]

thanks for the fast replies. what type of tank do you have that is much worse bitter? just curious.
also do you think the tin foil barb's is a smart idea?

 

[bitteraspects]

my cichlid comm has gt/rd/FH/jaguarS/dovii/festae/mayanS/and i believe i still have an umbee and even a smal convict hiding in there somewhere
oha nd the dithers include TFB and RHSD

 

[Brunell4070]

damn intense tank ^^.

What about trying an electric blue JD, do you think it would survive? I have heard they are less aggressive than regular JD's, but you can't always believe what you hear (read). Is this usually the case?

 

[jb12288]

I think it will be well overstocked. A red devil needs 75 gallons of water, and oscar needs 75 gallons of water, a midas needs 75 gallons of water and so on... I dont think it would be smart to have that many fish in that size tank. As shroob said a 125 is large, but with these fish the aggression and size is a major issue.