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  1. Dirk Human

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    Hi guys im from hermanus im looking for some one that sells interesting fish not aggressive fish
     
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    Hendre Polypterus freak

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    Well what fish count as interesting to you? It's very vague
     
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    Well anything u dont really find in a normal petshop id say so anything thats interesting say like freash water see hourses anything like that id say i have 3 pangasius sharks 2 bala sharks 2 puffers 2 horse face lotches 2 placostemeses
     
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    Welcome to the Forum.

    Some of those fish you list get very big.
    I assume you have a big enough tank to house them?

    Some of the larger cichlids might be compatible?
     
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    Yes my tank is 700L 2m long 600wide 600 deep. And no they get to aggressive. All my fish are chilled fish and busy fish well i hope th epuffers stay chilled. But yes i have space and the pangasius sharks are already big rest are all small small still ill see if i have a pic of the pangasius sharks

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    personally i think you are very short of space
     
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    Pangasius get very big, and your tank is going to be way too small for them.
    They grow to about 2.5 metres in the wild, and usually attain about 1.2 - 1.5 metres in captivity.
    In your 2 meter tank the fish is basically going to have just enough space to turn around in, apart from the fact that it is sharing the tank with 2 other fish that grow just as large.
    The Bala Sharks also grow quite large, generally reaching about 35cm each.

    An extract from Seriously Fish:
    Totally unsuitable for home aquaria. It’s a very active open water species and tends to be skittish when kept in cramped conditions. This can lead to problems with the fish banging into the tank glass and items of decor, often resulting in injury. It’s beyond the limits of most public aquaria to house one of these long-term.

    https://www.seriouslyfish.com/species/pangasius-sanitwongsei/
     
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    Yes the pangasius sharkswhen i got them they told me the sont grot that big i found that out after i got them so it is time dor them for a new home
     
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    My lps has a few L plecos, a baby black diamond stingray and borneo eel. If thise are interesting fish.
     
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    The plecos are L260, some big golden nuggets, a royal panaque and a mega clown.
     
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    Hi @Dirk Human

    Welcome to the forum
    As has been said, your tank is already overstocked and not big enough for the fish you have
    They might look chilled now but soon the pangassius will start attacking your other fish
    Not sure what puffers you have
    Your tank is not big enough for a baby stingray either and your fish will kill the stingray very quickly
    I would suggest you find those fish homes and start from scratch
     
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    The pangassius and plecos will almist certainly kill the baby stingray in no time either by hurting and biting her or she will die of stress
     
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    @Dirk Human
    You have gotten some good advice above.
    Long term your tank isn't big enough for the fish you have.
    Unless you can build a huge heated pond, it may be better to rehome those fish. But I guess you will will struggle to find someone who can home them correctly
     
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    Yeah i see and understand but just hate it when a petshop just sells you the fish. So i guess i have to try and find them a home witch will be very very hard
     

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