Ideas please!!!

Tabbykat9698

Tabbykat9698

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So, Petsmart had a sale on a 56 gal with stand, and I couldn't pass up. Haven't picked up the tank yet. But I also hadn't planned on getting a big tank anytime soon (yes 56 is big for me, I have a 20 gal freshwater and a 3 gal nano reef) so I haven't planned on any fish for it!

I don't even know if I should do saltwater or freshwater. I just want some really cool fish. No tetras, danios, goldfish, etc (had all them before). Like a species tank with something really interesting, like a couple bigger fish and maybe a few smaller ones too. It is a tall tank not a long. Don't want any angelfish, piranhas, guppies, mollies, umm can't think of what else I don't want lol. But any suggestions will be awesome and taken to heart for sure!! I have plenty of time to plan. Thanks!!!
 
apistos
 
56 is a pretty odd tank size. Most are usually 55 gallons... but then you said it was a tall tank not a wide one. Could you possibly post a picture so I can check this thing out? I'm pretty interested if it's a tall tank and it should have a smaller footprint then a 55 gallon

I'm not really a fan of Saltwater tanks, so my answer might be a bit biased, but if your looking for a challenge I say try some Discus. They IMO are some of the most beautiful Aquarium fish you could own... and If your really is going to be tall like you say It should be perfect for them. Or... I know you said no angels, but you consider Altum Angels. They are much more beautiful then common angels and are a lot less common.
 
I have seen this tank. Looks like a 58gal Oceanic in size.

Why not try Africa Cichlids??
 
That tank isn't big enough for discus.
 
Yep. That's the cheaper Oceanic 58gal (glass not as thick as the Oceanic). Very nice tank.

The height would make a very nice African tank.

PS--IMO if you want a SW get a reef ready tank.
 
Ballyhoo said:
That tank isn't big enough for discus.
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IMO---This tank would be OK for a pair of discus. It is too small for 4-5 but a pair would be OK.
 
I just thought the foot print wasn't wide enough, I always picture discus in a long tank.
 
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