Wolf fish for a comm tank?

[Achilles1763]

Hey all, well I lost my fahaka today and I am
Looking at replacements in my 7x2x2 comm tank.. I have 2 FX6’s running and some larger CA cichilds... I was wondering what was the best wolf fish species for the tank? I have been looking at Curupira and Malabaricus and was wondering what is people’s experiences and thoughts? Thanks

 

[PYRU]

kno4te

 

[kno4te]

Mala will work. Long term curupira will work for a short period but will need to upgrade years from now.

 

[Achilles1763]

Mala will work. Long term curupira will work for a short period but will need to upgrade years from now.

I thought Curupira were smaller than malabaricus?

 

[kno4te]

I thought Curupira were smaller than malabaricus?

No. They have been reported over 2ft. Some private aquariums in Asia hold some large specimens. Malad kept long enough will get 20in.

 

[moe214]

As mentioned you’ll need an upgrade, imo for either species. But that’s literally years and years from now. Sooner for curu. Mala reported up to 24” curu up to 30”.

I got my curu at 7-8” had it for over three years probably closer to four, grew steadily to 15”. Didn’t seem to be slowing down anymore than it already was. But they get girthy. I didn’t feel like it ever was slow because it’d grow in length then get fat the lengthened out again making steady growth.

 

[Achilles1763]

As mentioned you’ll need an upgrade, imo for either species. But that’s literally years and years from now. Sooner for curu. Mala reported up to 24” curu up to 30”.

I got my curu at 7-8” had it for over three years probably closer to four, grew steadily to 15”. Didn’t seem to be slowing down anymore than it already was. But they get girthy. I didn’t feel like it ever was slow because it’d grow in length then get fat the lengthened out again making steady growth.

Bloody hell! Thanks for the info dude... that’s why I love this site.. info from people who have actually keep the monsters of the hobby. Your a legend

 

[Achilles1763]

Okay final and important question as I am
Closing in on a few stick options for the tank re-scape/stock.... which species would you recommend as a centre peice fish with a emperor snakehead and some large CA cichilds? Plan is to upgrade to a 10x3x3 in the next 5-10 years anyway.. or sack it off and get a Mbu?

 

[PYRU]

Okay final and important question as I am
Closing in on a few stick options for the tank re-scape/stock.... which species would you recommend as a centre peice fish with a emperor snakehead and some large CA cichilds? Plan is to upgrade to a 10x3x3 in the next 5-10 years anyway.. or sack it off and get a Mbu?

Wolves are not all that active. I had a black and mala. They were rocks until night lights came on. I'm a puffer guy so I'm going to vote mbu all day. Aside from that I really think a big black wolf is very impressive.

I don't know how it will behave with a snakehead though. They look somewhat similar

 

[Achilles1763]

Wolves are not all that active. I had a black and mala. They were rocks until night lights came on. I'm a puffer guy so I'm going to vote mbu all day. Aside from that I really think a big black wolf is very impressive.

I don't know how it will behave with a snakehead though. They look somewhat similar

The snakehead is 18 inches (and tops out at around 24)so if I get a smaller curu then hopefully he will not push his luck! Also the snakehead generally stays at the top of the tank so hopefully limiting interactions.

Yeah I know what you mean, I am torn between a Mbu (to replace my beloved fahaka ) and going something new and get a curu which I have always wanted

Below is the beast emperor.. very Friendly and puffer like actually!