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**Scuba Kid** · 03-03-2006, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Avenom

Thanks for your help, but that didn't tell me anything I didn't state above.
6-12inches in a tank, not 3 FEET. That's what I expect, and it's not too big for my 55gal.
That's 4 fish 12-14 inches each TOPS. I highly doubt they'll even get that big in the next 5 years.
But if for some reason they got 3 FEET, I would make the appropriate changes.

as Fishfirst and fishfreaks have said, irridesent sharks can get huge. a 12 inch iridesent shark is small....they have the potential to get that big and therefore should not be kept in a smaller tank just so they stay smaller....that is stunting their growth and will shorten their lifespan and can lead to other problems.

**Cichlid Man** · 03-03-2006, 02:39 PM

I was goin' say what a nice tranquil setup you have there......until I saw the shark cats. I don't know why you would want such fish that grow more than your tank width. Never mind, I'm sure you'll learn one day.

Other than that, I love your tank, (from the distance so that I can't make out that you got pangasis!)

RockabillyChick · 03-03-2006, 05:03 PM

how deep is the tank? it doesn't look that deep.

i think the tank would look better with a school or two of small colorful fish, and a couple larger ones as centerpieces (ones that get about 4-6" long)

Lydia · 03-03-2006, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Avenom

Thanks for your help, but that didn't tell me anything I didn't state above.
6-12inches in a tank, not 3 FEET. That's what I expect, and it's not too big for my 55gal.
That's 4 fish 12-14 inches each TOPS. I highly doubt they'll even get that big in the next 5 years.
But if for some reason they got 3 FEET, I would make the appropriate changes.

Hmmm...that is too big for your 40 gallon though. What are the dimensions?

Lexus · 03-03-2006, 08:31 PM

No matter if your tank is 40 or 55 those fish WILL get too big for that tank. If they reach 12inches they will not be able to turn around in a 55, measure your 55 width wise, its like asking you to live in a closet.

Avenom · 03-03-2006, 08:47 PM

well when/if they get too big, they'll just go out in the pond I guess.
The tank is 48in long, 16in high, and 12in wide.
Like I said, I've never had any fish before we bought this house with the tank already in it.
We thought about taking it out, or getting some lizards....but I thought fish would be fun.

ron v · 03-04-2006, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Avenom

We thought about taking it out, or getting some lizards....but I thought fish would be fun.

Fish are a lot of fun. That's why so many fish loving people on this forum are trying to help you. If you will follow advice received here, you will have fun. If you don't, you won't be in the hobby for long.

micstarz · 03-05-2006, 05:18 AM

I would change it into a massive anabantid tank... but thats just me dreaming. All i can say is change your stocking plan, and activity on both side of the tank can be extremely stressful. It looks awesome tho.

Georgia Peach · 03-05-2006, 05:22 AM

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Originally Posted by ron v

Fish are a lot of fun. That's why so many fish loving people on this forum are trying to help you. If you will follow advice received here, you will have fun. If you don't, you won't be in the hobby for long.

Everyone learns from trial and error - Im sure most of us did..

fishfreaks · 03-05-2006, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Georgia Peach

Everyone learns from trial and error - Im sure most of us did..

I agree Georgia Peach, I know we sure did

**Fishfirst** · 03-05-2006, 03:35 PM

hey, we all make mistakes. As long as he keeps coming here, knows what he's going to do with the sharks in the long run, learns something, and enjoys the hobby, he's doing fine in my book. What worries me is, and this could have already come up, did you cycle your tank at all?

Avenom · 03-05-2006, 05:12 PM

Yes the tank cycled, and was running for 2 months before we got these fish.

ron v · 03-05-2006, 05:15 PM

What fish were in it for those two months?

RockabillyChick · 03-05-2006, 05:23 PM

or were you dosing with ammonia for those two months?

2complicated · 03-05-2006, 07:59 PM

plain but Nice.. i like where its placed...

Avenom · 03-06-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by ron v

What fish were in it for those two months?

1 kenyi, and 1 pleco.

**Fishfirst** · 03-06-2006, 01:51 PM

cool cool, just makin' sure, a lot of people skip that step so I thought I'd ask.

ron v · 03-06-2006, 01:53 PM

Sounds like your cycle should still be intact.

rbcxpeter · 03-07-2006, 03:28 AM

I think your tank is awesome and presently you have nothing to worry about. Enjoy It!

qwik92rs · 03-09-2006, 01:10 PM

Nice looking tank! I like how it looks in the wall. I would leave it just like it is, looks sweet!

03-03-2006, 02:39 PM	#22
Cichlid Man Super moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 2,100	I was goin' say what a nice tranquil setup you have there......until I saw the shark cats. I don't know why you would want such fish that grow more than your tank width. Never mind, I'm sure you'll learn one day. Other than that, I love your tank, (from the distance so that I can't make out that you got pangasis!) __________________ If you have a big enough tank with enough hiding places, pH of around 7, you can keep virtually any fish together as long as all the fish are around the same size and these two groups of fish are avioded: Serrasalmus Tetradon(figure eights and dwarfs are the exception). I keep a successful community of fish in a 4 foot tank including the following families: Cichlids, tetras, loaches, gouramis, barbs, rainbows, livebearers, killiefish, catfish, puffers.

03-03-2006, 05:03 PM	#23
RockabillyChick Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 298	how deep is the tank? it doesn't look that deep. i think the tank would look better with a school or two of small colorful fish, and a couple larger ones as centerpieces (ones that get about 4-6" long) __________________ She does nothing to deserve it He only wants to observe it We sit back like they taught us We keep quiet like they taught us He just wants, he wants to prove it She does nothing to remove it We don't want anyone to mind us So we play the roles that they assigned us She does nothing to conceal it He touches her 'cause he wants to feel it We blame her for being there But we are all guilty http://rockabillychick.deviantart.com/

03-03-2006, 08:31 PM	#25
Lexus Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Wisconsin Age: 22 Posts: 2,402	No matter if your tank is 40 or 55 those fish WILL get too big for that tank. If they reach 12inches they will not be able to turn around in a 55, measure your 55 width wise, its like asking you to live in a closet. __________________ 55 Gallon 2 Blood Parrots 2 Angelfish 1 Fantail Goldfish 46 Gallon 1 Albino Bristlenose 2 Angelfish 4 African Dwarf Frogs 4 Black Skirt Tetras 6 Zebra Danios 8 Tiger Barbs 11 Assorted Corys 29 Gallon 8 Daffodil Cichlids & fry 1 Electric Blue Crayfish 10 Gallon 1 Betta 15 Neon Tetras

03-05-2006, 05:18 AM	#28
micstarz I'm Back! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Earth Age: 13 Posts: 658	I would change it into a massive anabantid tank... but thats just me dreaming. All i can say is change your stocking plan, and activity on both side of the tank can be extremely stressful. It looks awesome tho. __________________

03-05-2006, 03:35 PM	#31
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Soon to be Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,506	hey, we all make mistakes. As long as he keeps coming here, knows what he's going to do with the sharks in the long run, learns something, and enjoys the hobby, he's doing fine in my book. What worries me is, and this could have already come up, did you cycle your tank at all? __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

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03-03-2006, 08:47 PM	#26
Avenom Fishy Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 25	well when/if they get too big, they'll just go out in the pond I guess. The tank is 48in long, 16in high, and 12in wide. Like I said, I've never had any fish before we bought this house with the tank already in it. We thought about taking it out, or getting some lizards....but I thought fish would be fun.

03-05-2006, 05:12 PM	#32
Avenom Fishy Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 25	Yes the tank cycled, and was running for 2 months before we got these fish.

03-05-2006, 05:15 PM	#33
ron v Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alabama Age: 61 Posts: 1,123	What fish were in it for those two months?

03-05-2006, 05:23 PM	#34
RockabillyChick Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Age: 22 Posts: 298	or were you dosing with ammonia for those two months? __________________ She does nothing to deserve it He only wants to observe it We sit back like they taught us We keep quiet like they taught us He just wants, he wants to prove it She does nothing to remove it We don't want anyone to mind us So we play the roles that they assigned us She does nothing to conceal it He touches her 'cause he wants to feel it We blame her for being there But we are all guilty http://rockabillychick.deviantart.com/

03-05-2006, 07:59 PM	#35
2complicated Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Age: 15 Posts: 94	plain but Nice.. i like where its placed...

03-06-2006, 01:51 PM	#37
Fishfirst Fish Guru Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Soon to be Northern Wisconsin Age: 24 Posts: 3,506	cool cool, just makin' sure, a lot of people skip that step so I thought I'd ask. __________________ 210 Gal Reef w/ 55 Gallon Sump/Fuge, 125 Gal Fish Only, 65 Gal Seahorse-29 Gallon Sump, 55 Gal FOWLR, 54 Gal Corner FW Community, 20 Gal Nano FOWLR, 55 Gal Piranha, 29 gallon QT "All the yellow tangs and clownfish in the world can't save you now! hahahah" Peter from Family Guy

03-06-2006, 01:53 PM	#38
ron v Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Alabama Age: 61 Posts: 1,123	Sounds like your cycle should still be intact.

03-07-2006, 03:28 AM	#39
rbcxpeter Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Torrance, CA Age: 25 Posts: 49	I think your tank is awesome and presently you have nothing to worry about. Enjoy It! __________________

03-09-2006, 01:10 PM	#40
qwik92rs Fishy Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Age: 23 Posts: 15	Nice looking tank! I like how it looks in the wall. I would leave it just like it is, looks sweet!

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