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DaMossMan Fish Guru Piranha Bait Posts: 2511 Kudos: 2117 Votes: 359 Registered: 16-Nov-2003	It won't be an oscar, that's for sure, a 55 gal min is recommended but a hex tank has less surface area then a 55 regular tank.. I'd say, firemouth cichlids, rams, angelfish, african cichlids, etc... any small to medium size cichlid.. How about an angelfish pair in your 30.. (with plants and a school of neon tetras) And in your 55 a pair of firemouths or some brichardi ? The Amazon Nut...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	i would say jewels firemouths of course for the 55 hex!!! i like his idea for the angels and the neon! or you could get a few rams in there too! or jewels!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Clown_Loach_Kid Fish Addict Posts: 682 Kudos: 1043 Votes: 34 Registered: 23-Jan-2004	get a pair of firemouth cichlids 6x2x2 - Firemouth and Oscar Tank 30+ royal pythons. Back in the game after 4 years out ..
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
jake Fish Addict Posts: 594 Kudos: 875 Votes: 2 Registered: 21-Mar-2004	Angelfish gets my vote. They would enjoy the height of the hex for sure.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
GoDSMiLe Big Fish Posts: 429 Kudos: 483 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Mar-2004	The 30 in height sounds great for keeping a pair of aggressive breeders with targets, as they'd have enough room to escape vertically from the angry parent. I'd think of going with any of the more aggressive paired cichlids that normally cannot be housed with any other fish, such as a pair of jewels or cons. Mike
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
cichlidmac Fingerling Posts: 34 Kudos: 22 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Apr-2004	iv'e allready got a pair of cons maybe ill try some jewels....thanks!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Clown_Loach_Kid Fish Addict Posts: 682 Kudos: 1043 Votes: 34 Registered: 23-Jan-2004	jewels are agrressive but upto u 6x2x2 - Firemouth and Oscar Tank 30+ royal pythons. Back in the game after 4 years out ..
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
cichlidmac Fingerling Posts: 34 Kudos: 22 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Apr-2004	Aggressive is good. I dont know if jewels would be any meaner than my cons. They attack my hand every time i put it in the watter]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
cichlidmac Fingerling Posts: 34 Kudos: 22 Votes: 0 Registered: 07-Apr-2004	i have a 30 gallon tank 32 inches long and a foot wide, i think. i also have a 55 galon hexagon that is 24 inches wide and 30 or so inches tall. I was wondering what would be the biggest fish preferably cichlid i could get and it still enjoy its home. Please list species and specify wich tank
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
tetraman1225 Banned Posts: 155 Kudos: 51 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-May-2003	Again fire mouths are good.
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openwater Fish Addict Posts: 565 Kudos: 551 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Jul-2004	Jewels also like to bully other more shy fish. But they are beautifull and generally not shy. Mine I have in my tank is is a very aggressive feed, I have to be carefull of bloat with him
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
nano reefer Fish Addict Posts: 716 Kudos: 570 Votes: 3 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	jewles get my vote they are agressive and they are nice they breed ofen if you go for them get 3f/1m then you will have breed in no time then you get money they are also very good parents and you will be suprised how good they are!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Natedog1227 Hobbyist Posts: 64 Kudos: 59 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Mar-2004	Jewels breed to often
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
feltr04 Hobbyist Posts: 125 Kudos: 35 Votes: 18 Registered: 08-Aug-2003	How big will angelfish get with proper care?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
amilner Big Fish Posts: 429 Kudos: 654 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Jul-2004	Fires or kribs would provide spawing activity and allow enough space for other fish to retreat.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
superlion Mega Fish Posts: 1246 Kudos: 673 Votes: 339 Registered: 27-Sep-2003	Jack dempseys. They have blue ones now - they're gorgeous! (they should be fine in either tank - I knew someone who had a JD in a 10 for years...) Actually the 55 hex might be good for a couple (2-4) of angelfish. They're the right shape for a hex like that and it's plenty big for them [span class="edited"][Edited by superlion 2004-07-25 01:57][/span] ><>
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
tetraman1225 Banned Posts: 155 Kudos: 51 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-May-2003	firemouths also get my votes.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
DaMossMan Fish Guru Piranha Bait Posts: 2511 Kudos: 2117 Votes: 359 Registered: 16-Nov-2003	Did you decide yet ? The Amazon Nut...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58


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