Travisclifford Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Hey everyone, Trying to figure out a suitable species to go in my 5 foot tank. I want a native that's aggresive and grows large. Will only be keeping the one fish in the tank. The sooty grunter I've heard is quite aggressive and I don't mind their look. Not expensive either. A mangrove jack is another obvious choice. Has anyone information/expirence keeping on these species? Which would you rather? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie-S/A-C Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 If you are planning to keep the MJ long term you will need a bigger tank (imo). Sooty's are great never owned one personally but my uncle use to, was my favorite fish growing up. Your other choices are Barramundi (not so aggressive, just will eat anything that can fit in its mouth), Murray Cod (usually prefer colder climates tho) and a Saratoga (you can usually get away with catfish in the same tank also) Sorry to take the topic off track just some other options for you. My person choice would be a sooty in tannin water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blocka Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I've had both sooty was a really nice fish almost the same personality as a jack always watching and following looking for food Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenton Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I really like them both but I would love another sooty if I had the tank space Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blocka Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Has anyone seen a sooty for sale I havnt seen one for ages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brenton Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I picked one up ages ago from h20 and one from aquariums alive a few years later. I think there were a few hatcheries that had them in qld Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyp Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I reckon sooty for your tank space! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blocka Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 I picked one up ages ago from h20 and one from aquariums alive a few years later. I think there were a few hatcheries that had them in qld Mine was from h2o as well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie-S/A-C Posted April 16, 2014 Report Share Posted April 16, 2014 Obtaining native fish fingerlings If that helps at all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outlaw Posted April 18, 2014 Report Share Posted April 18, 2014 i had one of each together at a small size, i ended up saving the poor black bream. my jacks 45cm+ now, the jack always patrols the tank like a king Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_lad Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Ive had 2 sootys before, both were viscous beasts, both killed numerous larger fish like my 2'+ leichardtii :/ would definatley recomend them, grew to 45cm and fat as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mq_camo Posted April 19, 2014 Report Share Posted April 19, 2014 Tank is way too small for a jack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassius Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 I have a sooty....he's an awesome fish.....super aggressive....love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eddie_JYB Posted April 21, 2014 Report Share Posted April 21, 2014 You could also think about putting some salmon, tandanas or rendahls catfish in there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...