samo Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Hey guys, not sure if anyone can help but just feel like blabbing I have an American/ Aussie display and an African display. And I feel like the Africans are starting to bore me. They just don't seem to have as much personality as my Americans. I just get more joy out of my Americans than I do the Africans. So I'm not sure whether to sell the Africans and do another American display, set up an American breeding pair in the tank or maybe move to tangs. Any advice you can offer is greatly appreciated. Even similar experiences. I mean I like my africans but yeah. Maybe I'll feel differently about them after I now them into their new tank and do a re scape. Thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shon982 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Easy Get some tangs, that's probably why you feel that way Malawis are soooo boring, just swim from one side of the tank to the other lol Tangs have personalities and still go well in large species groups (where as I see most americans have personalities, but you can only have one of that particular species in a tank with other species) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shon982 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Try watching some videos as well, that'll give you a bit more of a sense of the fish Tangs are at their best when breeding and having a mix of fish which can co-exist and still breed while being together means that you'll have different groups showing off at different times They might not be so colourful 24/7 but when they do colour up every now and again you'll be amazed be always be on the look out to see them colour like that again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah1234 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Sounds like a change is in order, regardless on whatever route you take . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matmatmat Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 I'm a big fan of, if you don't love em don't keep em! I figure they won't get the attention to detail fish need if you don't feel the passion for them.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keegan013 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Why not sell them and do a native tank and a american tank seperate? That way the fish dont overcrowd one tank.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy02 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 I say do a turtle tank. They have great personality will let you handle them and you can even pull them out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benno22 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 I had the same experience. I've always had natives and not too long ago I had malawis too. But I found they were boring too. I sold them off and got my breeding pairs of Americans. I'm pretty happy with my native and American tanks atm. I'm thinking of moving on a pair of Gold Saums though to make way for jags. But you can't go wrong with Americans...until they kill eachother haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasman Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 (edited) I'm a big fan of, if you don't love em don't keep em! I figure they won't get the attention to detail fish need if you don't feel the passion for them.. but if you give them the attention to detail you will likely get the passion for them. It works both ways. Just my opinion, but i think sometimes people move their fish on too quickly. Im bored of this today - what else could I get..??? Not saying this you samo, just what I see appear and then re-appear in FS threads. be patient, take your time, watch your fish. I have africans & americans. My enthusiasm will shift in cycles but it always returns for both. Same with fishkeeping in general too. Edited June 24, 2012 by kasman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jester Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 If you find you like the Americans more - go that way, atleast you know you will be satisfied. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yodapwnsasmurf Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Set up a breeding tank with a nice pair of Americans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah1234 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 IMO only keep what really makes you go wow. Keeping for the sake of it drove me to sell 90% of my stock. Now I only keep the really special stuff and am much better off for it. Decide what are your dream fish, and aim for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floppingflamingos Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Do whatever you want, nobody's opinion is as good as your own And at the end of the day you look at the tank. People will always say you need to keep this or you need to do things a certain way. Look online, go to underwater world, go skin diving in a freshwater creek. Very few hobbyists will stick to a certain species or type of set up before keeping many different set ups and species of fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Haha I like other peoples advice man. That's why I asked. Helps me getting ideas with what I want to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddy02 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 I saw some Datnoids yesterday. They are some nice fish I would like to have one day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Haha man they are pretty cool. Ok well at this point I'm definately getting rid of the malawis. Still unsure as whether to do an American, Aussie or tang tank. The mrs really wants to keep our black calvus who would for right in with tangs. I also have 5 tanganikan catfish so yeah. Still have no idea really but some of the comments above are spot on. I don't have the attention to detail for my Africans that I used to have. So definately time for a change. I've always had a fascination for tangs so that may be the way to go. May have to see what shon has in the way of fry. The space in my lounge room where this tank is going isn't all that big. Thinking a 4x2x2 is as big as I could go. Reckon thatd be big enough for any of the ideas I have? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shon982 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Glad to help in any way I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kasman Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 mate, IMO, going from malawis to tangs aint that much different. Shon will tell you otherwise , but thats just my 2c. Different species yes I'll grant you that, so you do have some more options, but malawi's can do it just as good If you want a real change, go a planted tank - c02 the real deal, or maybe some apistos, or some bettas. or if its your thing a quality flowerhorn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo Posted June 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Haha I guess we'll see. I'm looking forward to my new ventures. Salt water and whatever this ends up being Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asshh Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 I'm having the same dilemma atm I've got a 4ft with a single f pep bn. I'm thinking of going south americans as i'm planning on using straight rain water to keep the water changes simple. Geophagus sp. "Tapajos Orange Head", Satanoperca leucosticta, or maybe discus.... i'll be watching this thread for any other ideas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shon982 Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 Asshh, SNAP OUT OF IT DUDE! TANGS ARE THE ONLY WAY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asshh Posted June 24, 2012 Report Share Posted June 24, 2012 I agree they are the way, thats why my garage is full of them and always will be but i'd like to have a bit of greenery in my display, i'm just worried that geo's or discus could be a bit boring to watch... prove me wrong people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matmatmat Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 What about a massive hugging fish? They look awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitch.0 Posted June 25, 2012 Report Share Posted June 25, 2012 (edited) I just sold all my peacocks and have started a tang tank and absolutely love it. Peacocks just fight and chase each other around whereas tangs are cheeky and love to watch you watching them. I have 1 Calvus, 1 Transcriptus & bought 2 pair sunspot Brevis (although scored another pair which must have been hiding in the shell) and they all have different natures. Just can't wait to get some Leptos or Nigripinnis to finish it off. Only down fall is they are hard to get unlike peacocks etc which are easily accessible but I think it's worth the wait. Good luck with whichever way you go. Edited June 25, 2012 by Mitch.0 typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo Posted June 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2012 Ok guys, So after a lot of thought and a little heart ache I'm thinking I'll get rid of my malawi display along with the 3ft tank and split my Aussie American display. But not in the way you might think, instead of splitting straight aussies in one tank and americans in another I'll be splitting them according to size and aggression levels. So here's the lists, feel free to re arrange, add, subtract or just advice in general. Tank 1: 5x2x2 (big fish tank) 1 x Jag 2 x Rivulautus (white and green) 2 x salmon tails 2 x plecos (maybe) Tank 2: 5x15x2 (eventually 4 or 5 x 18 or 2) 1 x super green texas 1 x SPJD 1 x Firemouth 1 x pink Firemouth (don't know whether I'll keep him) 1 x purple spotted gudgoen (would like another) 1 x spotted raph cat 2 x feather fin cats Ok so there the lists, Suggestions Go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
