Stocking opinions please...

Slayer2533

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Its a risk especially with croc. These scaless cats arent built to take poly "nips" the juruense got the crap kicked out of it.

In all honesty i would 1st decide this.... say the cat has a great personality (active and a good eater) BUT croc takes a bite out of crime, the easy answer would be to rehome the cat....but would you be willing to rehome croc ?

Even tho my vulture is left alone the jur is not, im going through this right now. I may have to rehome my ornate
Rehome a poly over a cat? No way that's crazy :D If my Snakehead Gudgeon, Black Ghost Knife or one of my "Peaceful" american cichlids constantly attacked or hurt any of my poly's they would be the first to go :D. I deal with poly on poly crimes every now and again but as mentioned that is to be expected to establish/maintain a pecking order. Good call keeping Croc I would have made the same decision:)
 

FishBeast

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FishBeast FishBeast Rehoboth (Toyin) as of Sept. 23rd has Gymnotus Tigre Knife fish in stock. Sizes listed below and have no idea on pricing. Its on his fb page.

5-6", 7-9",10-12", 13-15"
Oh wow! Thanks for the tip bro. I’ll message him re: price. Who knows? LOL. It’ll probably be expensive haha... that vulture cat is also kind of calling to me. ☺
 

magpie

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My concern was also overstocking and managing nitrates... esp. once the fire eel gains some size - it's tiny right now!

That being said if choosing one more fish, I personally wouldn't get another poly because you already have so many. I'd go for something different.
 

FishBeast

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My concern was also overstocking and managing nitrates... esp. once the fire eel gains some size - it's tiny right now!

That being said if choosing one more fish, I personally wouldn't get another poly because you already have so many. I'd go for something different.
Good point! Them fire eels do get big... I think one more fish will be enough :) either a vulture cat or a tiger knife depending on availability and my financial sitauation :D
 

clm08k

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Maybe Vancouver_98683 Vancouver_98683 bought them :)
He’s sure been posting a lot about cats lately.haha. The tiger knives are really cool, and I would get one.

Would also caution about overstocking if you all ready have a good size crew and are planning on adding a bunch more. Just like mags said, depends on your nitrates too. Then, Again, I’m a fan of understocking.
 
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