My Predator 4ft...

Well here its like Noah's Ark mostly 2 of each, 2 Albino Pangasius , 2 Clown Knives, 2 Plec's 2 Jack Dempsey Cichlids , 2 Rope Fish , and 1 upsidedown Catfish lol its like 3 cm's and still surviving with the rest...

 

nice few tanks you have...

the fish in this tank have outgrown it and need a much larger tank.

 

Awesome fish, agree with Dolphin they need a bigger home.

 

They were in the 5ft tank, but my malawi's that had been in the 4ft also outgrown the tank so we switched tanks yesterday, we dont have any space for them but my dad doesnt want to get rid of them...

 

Bigger fish should always get the bigger tank.

 

Get that into his head...lol nah its still my pops "slimpiet" lol he is going to kill me if he finds this post lol...

 

Hey there i see you have some really beautiful fish been keeping mine again since the beginning of the year and i have learnt so much from the people on the forum and i now have 3 well established planted tanks with very happy healthy fish. I cant help but notice that you have some of the largest freshwater fish that you can purchase a mistake i made when buying a pleco for my 2ft tank was thinking it would stay the size of the tank, they dont they will continue to grow and eventually rather sooner than later you will have to up size your tank, this eventually lead to me returning one of my favourite fish back to the lfs but i knew i couldnt get a bigger tank. Here is a list below of all the fish you have and you can clearly see that very soon you will run into big problems as some of these fish are trully monsters. Which leaves you with 3 options:

1. Leave them but their living situation is really not ideal - im sorry but this is the truth one powercut could wipeout your tank if there is no backup filtration

2. Buy more tanks to house all of the happily some will even have to be in tanks by themself - this will be really expensive and really time consuming

3. This is trully the hardest option as i do speak from experience and i know that fish really do become pets just like any cat or dog and losing even one is really heartsore. This is one i would suggest as i really see the maintenace in the future for those fish being really hectic. Try and either sell some of the fish or swop them for the needed equipment and tanks that you will need to house the others this is really a difficult decision but one that will benefit all the fish in the long run then you can show off your fully grown clown knife fish and know that they are happy this will also save you lots of time and money in the future.

Sorry if my post may seem long and personal but when it comes to fish and me i do tend to get a little personal. Please feel free to ask people on the forum for help we are more than happy to help you find the best solution for your fish and this in turn will be the best solution for you, the people here really care for their fish. Anyway hope this helps


Scientific Name:- Notopterus Chilata
Distribution:- Thailand, India, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo
Size:- Up to 40" (100cm) in the wild
Common Names:- Clown Knife Fish, Featherback Fish, Spotted Knife Fish
Temperature:- 76 to 80 degrees
pH:- 6 to 7 (although higher can be tolerated by adults)

They can be comfortable in a 55gal tank up to around 10", but if you plan on having a clown knife long term, then you will need a tank that is an absolute minimum of 300 gallons, and bigger is always better.
http://www.worldcichlids.com/fishprofiles/cknifefish.html

Scientific Name : Pangasius hypophthalmus
Common Names : Iridescent Shark, Pangasius Catfish, Sutchi Catfish, Striped Catfish, Thailand Catfish
Care Level : Moderate, needs a huge tank
Size : 47 inches (120 cm) - almost 4 feet in total length!
pH : 6.5 - 7.5
Temperature : 72°F - 79°F (22°C - 26°C)
Water Hardness : 2° to 20° dH,
Life span : 10 years, maybe much longer
Origin / Habitat : Asia, Thailand
Temperament / Behavior : Can be quite skittish, nervous and may not bother tank mates as juveniles. May eat smaller fish as it starts to reach adult size.
Breeding / Mating / Reproduction : Not common in the home aquairum. Breeding has taken place at aquaculture farms and ponds.
Tank Size : 300 gallon, preferrably much larger
Compatible Tank Mates : Not many, similar sized species perhaps.

http://www.fishlore.com/profile-iridescentshark.htm

Scientific Name : Hypostomus plecostomus
Common Names : Suckerfish, Suckermouth Catfish
Care Level : Easy to moderate
Size : Up to 18 inches (46 cm)
pH : 6.5 - 7.5
Temperature : 73°F - 82°F (23°C - 28°C)
Water Hardness : 5° to 19° dH,
Lifespan : 10 - 15 years
Origin / Habitat : South America
Temperament / Behavior : Generally peaceful, but can be aggressive toward others of the same species.
Breeding / Mating / Reproduction : It can be very difficult to breed them in a home aquarium.
Tank Size : Depends on the type, but a 55 gallon minimum for the common pleco given its large adult size.
Compatible Tank Mates : Many, given the mostly peaceful nature of this fish.

http://www.fishlore.com/Profiles-Pleco.htm

Scientific Name : Cichlasoma octofasciatum
Common Names : There is also an Electric Blue Jack Dempsey
Jack Dempsey Care Level : Easy
Size : Anywhere from 6 - 10 inches (15 - 25 cm)
pH : 6 - 8.0
Temperature : 75°F - 80°F (24°C - 27°C)
Water Hardness : 5° to 15° dH
Lifespan : 10 - 15 years or longer
Origin / Habitat : Wild caught specimens originate from Central America, Guatemala, and Southern Mexico but hobbyists usually will be buying a farm raised fish. They are often found in slow moving rivers and canals in Central America.
Temperament / Behavior : If given a large enough tank (55 gallon or larger) you may not see them being overly aggressive. If you cramp them into smaller tanks, like most fish, they may become more aggressive. Watch them closely.
Breeding Jack Dempsey / Mating / Reproduction : If you have a mated pair, it is very easy to breed them. Give them a pot or cave structure and the female will drop the eggs with the male following after her fertilizing the eggs. Once the eggs hatch the parents will move them to a pit and defend them from tank mates. The parents can get very aggressive during this time and do a remarkable job of protecting their young fry. They will breed often and can produce hundreds of eggs per spawn. It is important to prepare for this and breed them responsibly.
Tank Size : 55 gallon minimum for one Jack Dempsey, much larger for multiples.
Compatible Tank Mates : Try to keep them with fish of similar temperament (other Central American Cichlids). Watch for aggressiveness and remove or use an aquarium divider if necessary.

http://www.fishlore.com/profile-jackdempsey.htm

Common Name: Rope Fish
Latin Name:
Erpetoichthys calabaricus
Origin:
West Africa, Nigeria Delta and Cameroon.
Temperature:
72-83°F (22-28°C)
Ease Of Keeping: Medium
Aggressivness:
Cannot be kept with smaller fish or frogs.
Lighting: dim to bright
Adult Size: 36" - 90cm
Minimum Tank Size: 55 gallon

http://www.petfish.net/articles/Misc_Fish/rope_fish.php

* Scientific Name: Synodontis nigriventris
* Family: Mochokidae
* Origin: Zaire and Niger River basin
* Adult Size: 4 inches (20 cm)
* Social: Peaceful
* Lifespan: 5+ years
* Tank Level: All levels
* Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallon
* Diet: Omnivore, eats most foods
* Breeding: Egglayer
* Care: Easy
* pH: 6 - 7.5
* Hardness: 4-15 dGH
* Temperature: 72-79 F (22-26 C)

http://freshaquarium.about.com/cs/catfish1/p/upsidedowncat.htm

 

Hey Sniper... Thanks for the reply and i will most definitely ask for advise when needed... I myself have a lot of knowledge with aquariums (as i worked at exotic pets and aquariums) and i know this situation is only temporary... i really hope my dad realizes that problem... i never want to lose a fish its really hard , But due to this huge power bill we got from eskom we had to cut down on expenses...

 

Its only a pleasure i hope everthing gets sorted out power can be very expensive