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This is my 30 gallon tank:
3x Platies
3x tetras from rio (they r small tetras)
2x Harlequin Rasboras
1x catfish (only about an inch)

And I wanted 2 put a shark in it. I really like the Red Tailed Shark. All I want is a fish that will be territorial and add some life to my tank. But the thing I liked was how the Red tailed Shark kinda stays in a cave , then chases out anything that comes near it. I always found that pretty cool. Any other fish suggestions that will be territorial, look good , but maybe are better suited for my tank. thanks

sounds like you want/need some kind of smallish cichlid. perhaps a pair of bolivian rams would go nicely in your tank. there are plenty of others that would work, but I'm not as experienced with dwarf cichlids. if you're interested, I can move this thread to the cichlid forum where others can help you out more. Just let me know.

Before adding any territorial fish may I suggest you fill out your schools a bit. Harlequin rasboras will not do well with aggressive fish unless they have the safety of numbers, at least 5, more is better, I prefer odd numbers, others like even. Tetras also prefer to be in schools, you have three so they may be fine, I would feel more comfortable with 5 as well.
Sharks do not like to be in pairs but a single one would be a good addition to your tank. When there is more than one (even similar species) they become more aggressive with every fish in the tank, I'd stick to a lone shark (no pun, really).
I have a kribensis dwarf cichlid, she is fairly territorial, likes to chase the barbs around and will go in and out of caves. They are also very easy to take care of and have very interesting personalities, mine will eat out of my fingers, and she nips at me when my hand has been in the tank for awhile, I have decided to call this 'kissing' as it doesn't hurt and she has no fear of me.
There are probably a lot of more aggressive fish you could have, I have only had experience with rainbow sharks and kribs, as far as aggression go.


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Thanks 4 the responses. I was thinking of getting only one shark and i was planning on filling out both of my schools of tetras and rasboras. ill have 2 look into the kirbensis cichlids...

well its me again and i wanted 2 say that the kribensis looks like a pretty kool fish, but im still wondering if i could get that red tailed shark. I like REALLY want it.

Jason_R_S please do move this thread to the cichlid forum where i hope i could get alot more knowledge about dwarf cichlids.