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Can you help me with this freshwater fish question?

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davisjessicaaof asked:


Hi,

I was looking for freshwater fish that can live in a 55 gallon tank that might not be exactly a “community fish” and can be somewhat aggressive, or at least ward off attacks if another fish was in pursuit.

Do you know of any fish that would fit the description?

Thanks!

4 comments to “Can you help me with this freshwater fish question?”

  1. chinese alge eaters…start off really small and non agressive but they get bigger and get agressive when their bigger…all i can think of…hope i helped

  2. Semi-Aggressive fish are fish that can do well in a community tank but may be bothersome to smaller, less boisterous fish. I also included fish that do well when in a community tank with only one of their kind. Red Tailed Shark and the Rainbow Shark are examples of this type of fish. Tiger Barbs could be classified as semi-aggressive fish because of their fin nipping nature.

    Angelfish

    Aurora Cichlid

    Big-Finned Bristlenose Pleco

    Black Acara, Port Acara

    Black-Ghost Knife Fish

    Blue Acara

    Blue Gourami, Three Spot Gourami

    Clarias Catfish, or Walking Catfish

    Dragon Fish.

    Electric Yellow Cichlid.

    Fire Eel

    Firemouth Cichlid.

    Keyhole Cichlid

    Krib

    Leopard Bushfish

    Paradise Fish

    Rainbow Shark

    Red-Tailed Black Shark

    Spotted Puffer

    Tiger Barb

    I hope that it helped you some! I love fish, I just got done taking Aquatic Science. Go to a local fish store or to Pets Mart for the greatest variety

  3. There are a few.
    Here is a chart to help you out:)

  4. Rainbow Sharks are some of my favorite fish, but they really are more aggressive than what you described. Smaller Cichlids, like Rams, Kribs, Apistos, Dwarf Pike, Laetacara species, Keyholes, etc. would be nice, as would Angels, Festivums, or Acara, but the last three could potentially pick off smaller fish for snacks (things like Neon Tetras). You might consider a few Pearl Gouramis or similar fish, which would fit your description fairly well, in addition to a school of larger Tetras or Rasboras.

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