20 long questions

[Sharkbait19]

Looks to be a peaceful community fish but idk in 40g, the general rule in fresh and I’d assume salt(dosent apply to tetras or schooling fish) is minimum 6-7x length 3x width

For the puffer?
But yes that is a good rule of thumb as a starting point. Just remember there are active small fish and lazy big fish, hence why the rules can be broken.

 

[BeltedCoyote]

A Toby or valentini is great for a 40b. I remember you were interested in them.

+100 on valentini. I had one in my 40 and he was the best. I’m still sad he died. Think I’ll get another in my 120. Coral risk be darned lol

 

[NoahLikesFish]

im not sure if there is such a ‘fly. Plenty of other fish that would fit your tank size though.

and trust me man, I get the frustration. I want a blonde naso soo bad. But I’m waiting until I can reasonably afford my dream tank.

I agree, one of my dream fish is a Ceylon snakehead but some idiots think a 6” fish that lives in tropical climate and would be killed by half the panfish in the USA should be banned

 

[NoahLikesFish]

For the puffer?
But yes that is a good rule of thumb as a starting point. Just remember there are active small fish and lazy big fish, hence why the rules can be broken.

Yeah chromis no go in a 18” tank but like with chiclids or mabye tangs (I could see a 8” tang going in a slightly less than 5’ tank)

 

[BeltedCoyote]

I agree, one of my dream fish is a Ceylon snakehead but some idiots think a 6” fish that lives in tropical climate and would be killed by half the panfish in the USA should be banned

well, after the Asian carp and lion fish invasions people don’t want to take chances

 

[Sharkbait19]

I agree, one of my dream fish is a Ceylon snakehead but some idiots think a 6” fish that lives in tropical climate and would be killed by half the panfish in the USA should be banned

Go to monster fish keepers if you want to share in the sadness over snakes.
Us Americans just have to suffer because of one idiot.
The problem is that snakes are crazy adaptable and amazing predators. The perfect aggressive fish and horribly invasive. Banning them all was the only way to stop them.

 

[NoahLikesFish]

I might dig a pond and put a Florida snakehead inside lol

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Go to monster fish keepers if you want to share in the sadness over snakes.
Us Americans just have to suffer because of one idiot.
The problem is that snakes are crazy adaptable and amazing predators. The perfect aggressive fish and horribly invasive. Banning them all was the only way to stop them.

I’m banned from monster fish keepers I bullied someone for keeping a Oscar in a 20 long

 

[Sharkbait19]

Yeah chromis no go in a 18” tank but like with chiclids or mabye tangs (I could see a 8” tang going in a slightly less than 5’ tank)

Yeah, kole or yellow in a 90 or so is probably doable, not ideal though.
Cichlids tend to be 10 inch plus 6 ft, 4 foot for most under that.

 

[BeltedCoyote]

I might dig a pond and put a Florida snakehead inside lol

you best document that journey if you do. I want a pond for koi but I’m pretty sure my girlfriend would throw me out if I suggested another fish based request at this point hahaha

 

[Sharkbait19]

I’m banned from monster fish keepers I bullied someone for keeping a Oscar in a 20 long

got a link?

 

[Sharkbait19]

I might dig a pond and put a Florida snakehead inside lol

Still illegal. You’ll never get your hands on one sadly.

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Yeah, kole or yellow in a 90 or so is probably doable, not ideal though.
Cichlids tend to be 10 inch plus 6 ft, 4 foot for most under that.

What chiclids get. 10” plus peacock Africans get 4-6” only chiclids that grow past 10 are vieja peacock bass etroplus emperor chiclid dovii Oscar Severum blue acara ans a couple other

 

[NoahLikesFish]

you best document that journey if you do. I want a pond for koi but I’m pretty sure my girlfriend would throw me out if I suggested another fish based request at this point hahaha

Just rent a excavator dig big hole fill with water add plant then add fish

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Still illegal. You’ll never get your hands on one sadly.

I can just use a fishing pole and tell nobody

 

[NoahLikesFish]

Dont get koi they get herpes

 

[BeltedCoyote]

Just rent a excavator dig big hole fill with water add plant then add fish

that hole would quickly become the grave of BeltedCoyote lol

I can get away with an extra tank or two. Digging up the backyard........

 

[Sharkbait19]

What chiclids get. 10” plus peacock Africans get 4-6” only chiclids that grow past 10 are vieja peacock bass etroplus emperor chiclid dovii Oscar Severum blue acara ans a couple other

Blue acara are 6 inch.
But to name every cichlid I know that can get 10 inch plus:
JD
GT
All parachromis
All amphilophus
Festae
Most pikes
Oscar
Severum
All viejas
Convict blenny (a cichliform)
Butties
Emperors
Very large Africans (I know American better)
Snook
Peacock bass
I’m blanking now but you get the idea...

 

[BeltedCoyote]

Dont get koi they get herpes

so do humans. Got a cold sore? You got herpes lol. Not enough to stop me. I love koi

 

[Sharkbait19]

I can just use a fishing pole and tell nobody

Wish I could do the same
People watch forums, so if you tell us, they can find out.