75 Gallon Aquarium Stocking Ideas: Some Cool and Unusual Fish!

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4 жыл бұрын

Hello Fellow Fish Keepers!
In this video we take a look at some stocking ideas for a 75 gallon aquarium. I tried to pick some fish that people don't always see, in additional to some fish that are more obtainable.
Want to see more fish that could work well in your 75 gallon? Check out this stocking options playlist for a bunch more ideas! • Fish Tank Stocking Ideas
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Want more information on some of the fish featured in this video? Check out these species profiles:
Geophagus tapajos: • Geophagus tapajos Bree...
Red Tail Shark: • Red Tail Shark Care - ...
Gourami: • Gourami Care - The Goo...
Severum: • Severum Cichlid Care a...
Star Sapphire: • Star Sapphire Cichlid ...
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Midas Cichlid: • Midas Cichlid Care and...
Rusty Cichlid: • Rusty Cichlid Care and...
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@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Want to see more fish that could work well in your 75 gallon? Check out this stocking options playlist for a bunch more ideas! kzfaq.info?list... How to Set Up an Mbuna Tank: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Zr1kYNmk1aeZgok.html Want more information on some of the fish featured in this video? Check out these species profiles: Geophagus tapajos: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a7mnfpyXzJPIeoE.html Red Tail Shark: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hrN5hMKhmtWYc6c.html Gourami: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/aquWrMyo1JPQk2g.html Severum: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rtSFfa5-zdjDnok.html Star Sapphire: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fraGZLyKu7y-pZc.html Berdmorei Loach: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/qtmXerKSybabZJ8.html Midas Cichlid: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b5OGe7d3r8_SZKs.html Rusty Cichlid: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/gJl7p6yLvp2zcps.html Also, our new shirts can be found at: www.primetimeaquatics.com/merch For the latest in the fish room check us out on Instagram primetime_aquatics

@elijahdontrelljones 2 жыл бұрын

I feel like bichirs should have been on here

@markhunter2244 4 жыл бұрын

So many choices, mind blowing 🤯 starting to understand why 2 or 3 tanks isn’t enough 🤓

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Ya, we all begin to understand that at some point. Haha

@cole3967 4 жыл бұрын

Uh-oh...I think someone has MTS...(multiple tank syndrome) lmao

@chrisi8397 4 жыл бұрын

Can you tell that to my fiancé lol

@grumpsterg 3 жыл бұрын

I know it sucks. Ive filled my tank 3 times (never getting fish) during this pandemic. Scared to do it wrong. Filled it today again. Round 4. I go to a flowerhorn to six puffers. So hard to choose

@ert-wert 3 жыл бұрын

I'm about 4 weeks into this and uhhh I think I'm a pretty addicted lol...got my 75. 55, 40, 30, 27, and a 3.5 with a dwarf puffer lol.

@johnwood738 4 жыл бұрын

Professor you’re a bad influence! Hello my name is John and I’m a tankaholic.👍

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

But it's a good club to be in. :-)

@johnwood738 4 жыл бұрын

Prime Time Aquatics the only good one

@MichaelClark-uw7ex 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm Mike and I have MTS-multiple tank syndrome and i don't want to be cured.

@markhaunert5029 4 жыл бұрын

Great ideas. I always felt a 75 was a good size for discus. I know most people think that is to small but for say 5 fish , it would make a nice setup with proper husbandry. Thanks for great work.

@alekkoomanoff7281 4 жыл бұрын

Lovely video, Professor. You're one of v. few FishTube channels I watch consistently nowadays.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate you being here!

@dariodiaz5152 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, love your videos. The one thing I recommend is to state what would be the max number of fish in the tank. I understand some grow more than others. It would help out on the max amount depending on the fish. Thanks for your time. Stay safe.

@paulmccarthy7467 2 жыл бұрын

Two fish I love I’ve got severum they definitely got good personality and they are not fussy. But I do want discus they are just Beautiful fish i really enjoyed the b-roll in video and great species profile linked.

@canisteovalleydave 4 жыл бұрын

Lol! I used a 75 to hold my new koi over the winter. They grew so fast I started with 4" fish and now they are going into the outside pond at 10"

@sankarshdv 4 жыл бұрын

Great informative video! Would love to see a species spotlight on the true parrots 😍

@tpaquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you doing a 75 gallon aquarium!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@infantryveteran2636 4 жыл бұрын

Good morning J & J!! Another awesome one!!

@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын

😊x2!

@knyghtryder3599 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video! Great choice i also like larger cyprinids like sabwa barbs, dawkinsesis , hill trout. We got barilius arden in 75 g now so much movement!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@marypaigeflynn4512 4 жыл бұрын

I forgot to memtion...beautiful camera work! Wow!!!!♥️👍

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you :-)

@CardKingog 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid and I agree red tail sharks can be aggressive but I have had some success with them in community tanks but if you do that just have a back up plan

@pisces363 4 жыл бұрын

I’m a beginner that just bought everything except the fish for my 55 gallon. I’ve already realized that I’m going to want to get deeper into the hobby. I have another 55, a 75 and a 90 gallon sitting empty until I’m ready to stock them. Your videos are very helpful and inspiring.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@zombiequxxn9718 2 жыл бұрын

So excited getting my 75 on Monday, I have 3-4 weeks to pick what I want! So many options:)

@DirtNassty 2 жыл бұрын

Wad you end up going with?!?

@Agent-ur9tp Жыл бұрын

WHAT DID YOU GO WITH?

@Georgeolddrones 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video thanks 👍 George in England uk

@mostlymowiewowie2544 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video, thanks! You speak about alot of the fish I own or just really want! I have 2 Gold Severums, 1 Green Spotted Severum, 1 Green Terror and a Jack Dempsey! They are my prised fish, own lots of others too (all much smaller community fish) but dunno I just really love S/C American Cichlids and the severum has got to be my all time favorite freshwater fish! ❤️ Soon as I move house and can fit in more tanks I'll definetly be getting some Geophagus and some of the other fish suggested in this video! First I need to upgrade then I can think of more tanks and new fish hahaha

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

That's a great collection of fish!

@dougkidd4799 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thank you. I learn alot from you

@GProsperity 2 жыл бұрын

love how stocked your 75 gallon is really shows just how many fish you truly can fit together with no problems as long as you have some security for the fish like plants, logs, rocks etc

@marypaigeflynn4512 4 жыл бұрын

I have been away from home now for 7 days... Fish withdrawals have set in 🤣😭🤣 I'm trying to keep my mind at ease that all my little fishies are okay.. it's still nerve-wracking 😭🤣😭 the fish selection you're showing in these videos are so beautiful... Thank you for another great video!!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! With your system I think everything will be ok. :-)

@michelletoni3067 2 жыл бұрын

Most addictive channel, I ever seen, I cant stop watching.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Appreciate you being here!

@tropicaltanktv 2 ай бұрын

I would love a video like this but more focused on community-type fish stocking. Something besides cichlids.

@Mrabc123 4 жыл бұрын

I love the schooling fish idea. I just had a thought what about puffers... a 75g full of pea puffers !!!! 😍

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

That would be INSANE! :-)

@Mrabc123 4 жыл бұрын

ok a bit much for pea puffers haha ! but I just keeping thinking about a big tank full of puffer fish

@MichaelClark-uw7ex 4 жыл бұрын

or 2 Mbus

@krzysztofmaksyminko8657 3 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking of doing the same and saw this omg

@damiangrouse4564 2 жыл бұрын

I’ll see your bet and raise you julii corydoras and neons in industrial quantities.

@MHAquaticsUK 4 жыл бұрын

Some great ideas here 👍🏻

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@dmncanter Жыл бұрын

I remember the first time i heard you say geophagus was your favorite, and i thought you were crazy. Now? Im obsessed with them too lol

@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын

Woohoo! 😀

@robertg.4823 4 жыл бұрын

75 gallon aquarium, hmmm I am far away to even think about it, but again great vid, informative, flowless, this vid sparks my wishes,

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

I can be a bad influence that way. Haha

@danielely3807 4 жыл бұрын

My new 70 l (approx. 17.5 gallon) tank will arrive next week and I go insane about how I will stock it. I know for sure I want 10-12 harlequin rasboras (I adore them), but other than that... So many options, so many beautiful fish! If I had a larger tank than that I would probably lose my mind! 🤣.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Always fun setting up a new tank!

@shirleygoodnessandmercy9236 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for making the video

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@seansquill8773 4 жыл бұрын

Fish Hut in NJ has some absolutely amazing fish...deff not your average fish store 👌🏼

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

I've heard that before. :-)

@salvadorvelasquez6611 4 жыл бұрын

I personally love my 2 pair of geophagus albino heckle, boss, thank you for this video 😎

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Those are on my short list of "must-haves"!

@salvadorvelasquez6611 4 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics I have them with my Discus in both 75gal & 65gal tanks 😎😎

@wtfmrb293 4 жыл бұрын

I love my Angells , now they are in a 86g tank. With some cardinals and rummynose tetras plus some Cory cats and a few bristle nose plecos. And I have a checkerboard cichlid in there. It’s a very peaceful tank. Just the way I want it

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Sounds awesome!

@jasonquarsingh3002 4 жыл бұрын

geophagus is becoming one of favorite species

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

They are awesome!

@DankDaHerbalist 4 жыл бұрын

Thumbnail hooked me thinking its a geo of some sort. i want one!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Yep - Geophagus jurupari - absolutely stunning fish!

@cinaannie7338 Жыл бұрын

I prefer to have fish that act like puppies! Water dog is a great description!😊

@waxtutor Жыл бұрын

I have a green severum and a turquoise and the green one earned the name Deebo because he’s a bit on the aggressive side. So I agree with that.

@TheOfficialSteelReign 4 жыл бұрын

8 like it and the retailee sharks are no joke for what really amounts to a suckermouthee fish. I have what I assume us a fish that related to the retail - the rainbow shark. That ole boy ruled the tank even though he was sharing tank space with oscars, a jaguar, a pike and a bunch of convicts. Those featherfins looked amazing. You had me scratching my head for a second because I have alway associated the fearherfin with the Synodontis eupterus - lol

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Haha, ya they call those featherfins too. :-)

@mrsprimetimeaquatics5497 4 жыл бұрын

2:08 “superly”?!?! 😂😂😂

@trevormcmanis 4 жыл бұрын

Best Videos 👍🏻🐟

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍

@rileyr2255 3 жыл бұрын

Got a new 75. So many options I can't decide. Can you give me full stock recommendation? Variety of bigger fish that play well preferred

@HelenT-xv6zm 3 ай бұрын

I love the jug in the sand at the beginning. Where can I get one? I am getting ready to bring my aquariums out of storage and because I love all fish, it makes the choices so difficult. I have my tall,weirdo, tank, a 125, 90, 75, 50, 40-something hex, 30 long, 20 tall, 20, and my original 10 gallon Metaframe. Because I end up in the hospital for a week every so often, discus are out. They will need to be hardy and able to handle friend/family care once or twice a year. It is SO hard to choose!

@FreshwaterIchthyology 4 жыл бұрын

The Geophagus jurupari are now Satanoperca jurupari, although yours look like Satanoperca leucosticta of which according to some UK experts are commonly confused and mislabelled.

@salvolondon 3 жыл бұрын

African cichlids would do great with my tap water as it’s very hard and with a high ph . That’s why I have to buy osmosis water from the fish store for my betta and rasboras tank

@dafartmaster4202 7 ай бұрын

ngl my 75 became home to a half banded and 3 congo spiny eels, a swarm of kuhlis and some yoyo loaches.. spiny eels are the absolute best fish to keep in any big tank their so friendly and when their used to you theyll swim right up to you and snuffle around your fingers

@marksportswear 4 жыл бұрын

J&J love your videos. Long time subscriber. I was born in Havana. I would love to find some Cuban Cichlids. Could you guide me where I can get 1 for 150g that would do well in NJ water? Keep up the great work. Thank you for all efforts and info!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being here! I have seen them on Aquabid and The Wet Spot.

@xlazydogx3123 2 жыл бұрын

The yellow feather fins are beautiful! Where did you get them? They seem pretty rare online.. Also what level of the tank do they occupy most?

@RobinLikeABoss Жыл бұрын

Hi, been watching this video and the “Geophagus Jurupari” you listed, those are actually Satanoperca Leucosticta. Satanoperca Jurupari (formerly known as Geophagus Jurupari before they got their own genus in the 90s) Satanoperca Mapiritensis and Satanoperca Mapiritensis are often mislabeled. Still great fish though :) I got 7 Leucosticta and 7 Mapiritensis in my tank. They do be shy though

@ironwolph 4 жыл бұрын

Amaaaazzzing video. How many Rusty cichlids in a 55gallon would you say, for like a breeding colony or will i need to jump to a 75gallon.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

tom jo I have mine in a 33 long. There’s maybe 10 in there right now and no issues!

@Cichlid_4_ever 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason took your advice on the 55 gallon we talked about and bought a 75 just wanted some help on who to leave in 55 and who To move to the 75 cause I get a lot of fin nipping no stress just nipping and hate seeing those gorgeous fins tore up. I’m trying to adjust my predators, peacocks (only2), and mbunas and not sure who’s better off in the 75? I wish they’re better ways to distinguish the mainganos and johanni cause I really don’t know the difference on them two. I just want a happy setup and made an amateur mistake on mixing them but they get along right now. My male Dempsey is the tank boss in the 55 right now and I actually think he paired up with the female super excited about that.

@ruturaj47 3 жыл бұрын

I really want discus tank, all male peacock tank, a CA cichlid tank, sevrum tank, anglefish with clown loaches tank and a jaghorn (flowerhorn x jaguar) tank. But I am just too lazy and like to keep only one or two tanks. 😅

@andyf3148 4 жыл бұрын

I have two 80 gallons in my home office, I have had success with Dennison and featherfin barbs with a single cichlid. The other tank is hard to find the right stocking, currently it has an Oscar and a Texas cichlid with a couple of swordtails. The Oscar is a gentle giant, but the Texas is a pain, waiting for the Oscar to turn it's back before it bites then runs away. Kinda wish I tried a pair of Midas cichlids now

@MichaelClark-uw7ex 4 жыл бұрын

Add another Oscar, their behavior will change.

@fantom5894 4 жыл бұрын

Had good luck with turquoise severums. Not too aggressive even in a tank smaller than a 75G

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear!

@muteaquariumnerd8080 4 жыл бұрын

I have a pair of Electric Blue Acaras actively breeding. with a big school of Corydoras. I made Sure to provide many caves so that when they lay aggression is curbed.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@strikerr4105 4 жыл бұрын

great video! what type of peacock is that at the 4 minute mark?

@MsJimbo1960 Жыл бұрын

Jason, briliant video, can you tell me what is best way to make my water harder and raise ph please?

@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын

Adding aragonite or CaribSea cichlid mix substrate work well.

@patjesscole2709 3 жыл бұрын

I have a crazy mix in my 75g 1 blood parrot 1 female convict 6 green tiger barbs 5 regular tiger barbs 4 longfin tiger barbs 5 giant dinos and 7 Cory Katz they've all been together 3yers they'll we're all under a month old when I got them first had them in a 40-gallon breeder moved up to the 75g

@travisdowdy8281 Жыл бұрын

I'm not going to go with anything to exotic, but I'm planning to go with Blue Badis, Bristlenose Pleco, Corydora Catfish, Cherry Barb, Neon Tetra and Zebra Danio as my fish in my tank. I really want Tiger Barbs, but I'm probably going to need to do a smaller tank for just them later.

@jorykozak1239 9 ай бұрын

not sure what you ended up doing, but i have about 16 tigers of various breed with a bunch of zebra and colored danios. A few types of neon's, peppered cory catfish. the barbs dont pick on anyone at all!

@apss5736 2 жыл бұрын

i dont have a 75 but i do have a 72 gallon thats four feet long, 2 feet tall and 15 inches wide. its very overstocked but has 3 filters, an airstone and external plant filtration. current stock is a big gold synodontis nigrita a synodontis robbianus a gold gourami an electric blue acara a femle jack dempsey which seems surprisingly mellow a spotted raphael catfish a synodontis nigriventris 2 bristlenose plecos a clown pleco an asian bumblebee catfish a colony of trumpet snails a hoplo catfish and eventually some colombian tetras

@ambitioned3417 2 жыл бұрын

Love your videos they are so informative. I see you mentioned cuban cichlids, I was given an acrylic tank which I was told was 50g which made me happy I could finally own a cuban cichlid! But turns out it's 37.5g 😕 36"x15"x16" would you advice this to be appropriate for a single cuban?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

It might get a little cramped when full grown.

@ambitioned3417 2 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you!

@ricodegallo3060 4 жыл бұрын

👍

@unitone57 4 жыл бұрын

Had my 75 with tiger barbs was cool and I have had all neon tetra tank that was nice , both shcooling fish. But now I have few pebbles and rhyukin and tank looks awsome in my hallway. Great feature tank for a hall way under my stairway don't u agree.

@unitone57 4 жыл бұрын

By the way, another great video

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Very cool!

@livinglifeexploring 2 жыл бұрын

Hello just wanted to say thanks for all of your great and informative videos I just stumbled upon your channel and subscribed!👍👍 Quick question I just bought a 75 gallon tank(4’x18”x21”) And was wondering what you recommend for the base.sand,gravel etc. I currently have one tiger oscar roughly 4-5 inches and a convict cichlid and plan on maybe getting a couple more. I currently have black sand in my 40 gallon tank and was wondering if that sand would be ok or if you recommend getting a lighter color sand or even gravel. I’m looking for Info on maintenance.I do know when they poop and the food I need them is kind of white so it’s fairly noticeable with the black sand. Any info helps and goes along way! Thanks again and hope to here from you soon

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

For them it doesn’t matter as much, but it might be easier to keep gravel looking cleaner?

@livinglifeexploring 2 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thanks for responding and the great feed back I really appreciate it Any recommendations on any fish to put in the tank with my tiger oscar and convict cichlid?should I just keep those 2 species in the tank or what do you recommend?

@3volk715 3 жыл бұрын

About your bolivian ram...I have a german ram with geophagus topajos and he dominates them. Im thinking about getting him out of there because he takes the best spot in the entire tank, which if he wasn't there my biggest male geo would own it. Ive got them in there with some serpae tetras but im thinking about replacing the ram with a gourami since he wouldnt take up that premium hiding spot

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

That happened to me too!

@lakeshiamills1454 Жыл бұрын

Just came back to this video because I have a 90 gallon I've been debating about what to put in it. I actually have two featherfin females and looking for at least one male and two more females to round out the group.

@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын

That will be cool!

@apss5736 2 жыл бұрын

if it were me and i had a 75 i would do a texas cichlid as the main fish with a little convict or a jewel cichlid and some nice catfish like bristlenose, synodontis eupterus and striped raphael catfish

@MNC122703 2 жыл бұрын

Well Jason I picked up 2 Geo’s nice picks …

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234 4 жыл бұрын

I've got 8 Pearl Gourami, 3 male 5 female in a 120 with no tank mates. They get along great and hang together. I haven't been able to get out and get any mates yet.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Good to hear. I find the pearls to be less aggressive than the blues, opalines and golds.

@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234 4 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics i'm enjoying them they're great.

@fernandomonramos1129 6 ай бұрын

I have peacocked in a 40 breeder gallon I would love for you to do a video on them so I know if u can use a 55 gallon please

@HeathenOverlander 3 жыл бұрын

Jason, I am a new fish keeper and have started with a 38 gallon bowfront. I was patient with my cycling, research and so on. I'm getting more comfortable everyday and my tank is doing well with 9 Tiger Barbs, a Clown Pleco and an Electric Blue Acara. I'm looking at getting a 75 gallon to be my entry into larger tanks. I love the geophagus and was wondering how mixing a few types will go. You mentioned some things about having different "types" together in that family so I want to be sure I do the right thing. Any quick advice would be so much appreciated.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I generally stay away from mixing them for a couple reasons. 1) I don't want them to hybridize. 2) Sometimes the weaker species get bullied by the stronger ones. That being said, it might be cool to have a male and a few females in a 75 gallon of one species like tapajos, jurupari or winemilleri. :-)

@HeathenOverlander 3 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you, I like this idea quite well. The Tapajos are absolutely gorgeous. So, in a literal sense, you mean 1 male and 3 females? Just want to make sure I am giving them their best home and setting.

@MichaelClark-uw7ex 4 жыл бұрын

My 75g: 9 small young Angels,10 Bloodfin Tetras, 4 German Rams, 6 Melanistius Cory cats, 6 Nerite snails. Running a 20g sump with a trickle filter so i'm not sure if I'm done yet Maybe wait until the Angels are full grown a couple are Altums so they will get big.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

That is a cool mix!

@MichaelClark-uw7ex 4 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you, its a South American theme tank.

@TheRuturaj001 4 жыл бұрын

When and how did Roger pass? He was an awesome fish.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

After the fry hatched he stopped eating. He would let the fry eat off him, but wouldn't eat himself. I moved him out of the tank, but he wouldn't go back on food. Very sad.

@Sagatiaej 8 ай бұрын

I want to build a community of nano fish in a 75. That’s a lot of compatibility to consider and I’m pretty obsessed with oddballs. Not seeing a tank like that anywhere…

@theone5404 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video. However, where did you get those Geophagus Jurupari? If you want to get rid of them, please let me know. I think those are actually called Satanoperca Leucosticta.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Those were my buddy's fish (I wish they were mine).

@definitelynotatf5794 Жыл бұрын

I have a 75 gallon tank that’s currently cycling, once it’s ready I want to make it a community aquarium, so the species of fish I was leaning towards include: - swordtail - giant danio - Australian rainbowfish - neon tetra - cory cats - mystery snails Do you think they'd all be compatible with each other as far as behavior and water parameters? And also the amounts of each one as well?

@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын

As long as your water parameters are ok for them they would probably get along just fine. You could easily do 6 each to start.

@MrManiac2591 2 жыл бұрын

What is the yellow fish at 14:25? I love it

@Metal.Is.A.Adicshun 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Jason, question for ya. I've got a pair of (what I was told were) Redhead Tapajos. I've had them since they were about an inch. Now they are about 4.5 inches and they have all the markings of Tapajos apart from the red heads and, most importantly, they constantly fight each other, locking lips, facing off and I never see them apart from feeding times. Could i have been sold some kinda hybrid??

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Not totally sure. The red heads show more with darker substrate though. Sounds like you got two males though?

@Metal.Is.A.Adicshun 4 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Yeah, they could be males. One is bigger so that checks out. They are on black sub. I've had Redheads before and they were just amazing, gregarious puppies. Nothing like those 2 knucklehead. It frustrates me that I never see them and also I question how happy they are because honestly, they seem to be constantly at boiling point. Anyway, thanks for answering me. Mua!

@ravensmith518 11 ай бұрын

Hi, I'm getting a 90 gallon tank soon and I wanted some advice on stocking options, I have a oscar currently in a 30 gallon tank that will be transferred to the 90 gallon and I want to know what tank mates could go with him. Looking for some unusual fish and lots of color

@espeterson522 4 жыл бұрын

In your experience, how do Tapajos tolerate tetras? Are they compatible at all? I know the "if it can fit in its mouth" rule, but do the Geophagus tend to eat tetras?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

I have found they ignore them.

@Saved_Sinner0085 3 жыл бұрын

_Geophagus jurupari_ has been moved to another genus and the species name has also changed, they are now know as _Satanoperca daemon_ or (the commons name) Daemon earth eater.

@bigterry5593 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, I'm looking to keep multiple species of geophagus in a tank (not necessarily a 75) but I don't know about aggression. Are there peaceful species I can have together?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

If it's a large tank (6ft or greater) it can work. Usually males will fight in smaller tanks.

@servus2634 2 жыл бұрын

Are the Geophagus tapajos able to sift the caribsea eco complete substrate? Is there another black sand or just another sand in general that you would recommend for this species? I'm kind of torn between getting those darker colors with a dark substrate once they become adults and the possibility they would exhibit more natural sand sifting behaviors on a finer substrate.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

The ecocomplete would make it harder. We usually use cheap Petsmart or petco sand and it works fine.

@servus2634 2 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Ok, thanks! I will give it a try.

@jordantrujillo293 4 ай бұрын

What would you recommend I do with or add to my current 90 gallon? I have two blood parrots that are 3-4” and three electric blue acaras 3-4” as well. But my tank seems pretty open and frankly boring. But the fish are absolutely beautiful, I do also have an FX2 with an HOB filter also and I do 80% water changes per week.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 ай бұрын

How about some rainbowfish?

@jordantrujillo293 4 ай бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics those sound cool, how many would you suggest?

@zennyfieldster4220 4 жыл бұрын

I hope to immediately stock my 75 with my original stock minus a few along with 20+ molly fry and possibly some future platy fry when this terrible time has ended.

@adeelshaikh2129 4 жыл бұрын

I have your star sapphire group i buy from you very small on gcca swap long time ago now almost 4' inche looking good

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

That's so good to hear! Hope they keep doing awesome.

@adeelshaikh2129 4 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics it's good

@RyanDahn 3 жыл бұрын

I'm brainstorming for stocking a 75/90 gallon tank. I really want the core group of a severum, 3 geophagus, a red tailed shark, and a blue lobster. I know the crayfish (lobster) and red tail shark can be too aggressive/problematic, but I would love some type of "swarm" in this tank too and was thinking of rummy nose tetras. They're typically mid/upper tank swimmers. Am I crazy? Could this work?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

If it's a 75 gallon I might only go with the geos and not the severums (or limit it to one severum). The red tail will be hit or miss with the mix - it might work (it did for us), but it might not. I might try something a little bigger than rummy nose for the schooling fish (maybe something the size of black phantom tetras) just to make sure they don't get eaten by a full grown severum.

@drieslolvanhoeylol7626 Жыл бұрын

how did you get such nice coloration on the tapajos? is there a green light on them?

@PrimeTimeAquatics Жыл бұрын

They started showing nice color early on. They show better color on black substrate and background.

@goopman5627 3 жыл бұрын

Really want to do an Arowana. Only have room for a 75gal though. No good right?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I would agree - I would probably want at least an 8ft x 3ft tank.

@zombiequxxn9718 2 жыл бұрын

What can go in a 75 with other community 🐟?

@chitoramos3512 4 жыл бұрын

What do you call that divider @18:07? Is that diy or something that i can but at pet stores? Thank you in advance.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Ya, he did a DIY using egg crate.

@jorgemoya2956 4 жыл бұрын

Is your brother Diablo formula racing? 🤔

@hungryhustle6493 4 жыл бұрын

Can I put 6 neon tetras, 2 powder blue gouramis and one swordtail fish in a 10 gallon tank?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

So, if I were setting up a 10 gallon I would probably put the neons in with a single honey gourami instead (less aggressive). You could try a single dwarf if you want, but two will usually fight - even in large tanks. The sword might be an issue, just because of their potential size - 4-5" in some cases. Believe it or not, the males can be fairly aggressive too. Probably wouldn't touch the neons, but the gourami, maybe?

@akira3871 4 жыл бұрын

Would I be ok with this is my 125? In order from how much I want them to least wanted. I'm ok with doing lots of maintenance (moving from SW so I'm used to it), Im just worried about compatibility. 1 Oscar 2 Severums 1 Geophagus Tapajos 1 Pleco (one of the one's that top out at 6-8 inches) And maybe a couple of smaller 3-4 inch cichlids. Anyone's opinions are welcome!

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

I think that could work. You never know for sure, being cichlids, but I've mixed them before without issues.

@akira3871 4 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thanks for the input! I've been doing aquariums for 15 years and with the exception of saltwater I've never kept any sort of community tank. I'm used to keeping 1-2 big fish in a tank to themselves like a ray tank or a clown knife tank. My lfs changed ownership recently and it's gone downhill (when I was rehoming my saltwater fish one of the employees thought the Tomato Clown I brought in was a freshwater fish), so it's really nice to have someone like you for reliable information. Thank you very much!

@cassandrashobbies3407 3 жыл бұрын

I really am a bit lost.. lol.. years ago nearly 20 (how time flies) I had a 55g saltwater tank. My husband just bought me a 75g ensemble from Petsmart yesterday.. I ordered a filter and de-chlorinator. Do you have any book or resource recommendations for a person just getting back into a big tank? I have a 10gal betta tank up and running well. Thank you in advance for any help and direction you can give me.

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Congrats! That will be awesome. Check out our beginners series playlist - especially The Beginners Guide to Starting an Aquarium Parts 1-4. I think they will be very helpful. :-)

@cassandrashobbies3407 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I will watch them. I really enjoy watching you and your wife's videos.

@goonch7956 4 жыл бұрын

Fantail goldfish, the most underrated fish.

@knyghtryder3599 4 жыл бұрын

Cyprinella lutrensis, cyprinella chloristia, nocomis leptocephalus.

@construct3 4 жыл бұрын

@@knyghtryder3599 A large school of red shiners would be beautiful. Very active, beautiful color. Now, what to go with them. Fathead minnows (Pimephales promelas), maybe? Blacktail shiners (Cyprinella venusta)? Blackstripe topminnows (Fundulus notatus)? A 75 gal. ought to be able to hold a reasonable size school of each if they're compatible in an aquarium. What do you think? Have you kept them in a community tank? I'm told that red shiners can be a little nippy. Have you found that to be true? I almost hate to ask, but could red shiners stand up to mosquito fish (Gambusia affinis), or would the mosquito fish tear them up? The other two you mention--the greenfin shiner and bluehead chub--aren't native to my area.

@marcushyndman6276 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do 37 gallon

@kuntry1k 2 жыл бұрын

Can you put Cichlids w Red Tail Shark? You should do a video on “The Perfect 75 Gallon Agressive or Semi Aggressive Aquarium”

@PrimeTimeAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Usually with semi-aggressive South and Central American cichlids.

@kuntry1k 2 жыл бұрын

@@PrimeTimeAquatics thank you!! Also what can go w the red tail shark? Is 75 gallon big enough?

@Lippitydo 3 жыл бұрын

can you mix geophagus with angelfish?

@PrimeTimeAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I've done it without any issues. I think it's best to have at least a 75 gallon for them though.

@rorylennon 4 жыл бұрын

My eyes became spangled when I saw those Brasiliensis...

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Cool right!

@UNFORGOTTENxONE 4 жыл бұрын

Help!!! Long story short I bought some angelfish and had some issues picking them up that caused a delay, to right the situation they gave me some extra angels. Well they more than doubled my order and I now have 45 angelfish I’m trying to prevent a bomb from going off and I don’t have another tank free atm

@PrimeTimeAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

That's a lot of angels! There's a couple things you can do. 1) A lot of pet stores need fish because they have been running into issues getting them from their wholesalers. 2) Buy some 30 gallon plastic grow-out totes, some Fritzyme 7 and some sponge filters and temporarily stick them in there until you have a better option?

@UNFORGOTTENxONE 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you I appreciate the reply. I have sponge filters arriving today. I’m about to head to my closest store, due to the current situation my local fish store isn’t allowing anyone inside. I don’t believe the store I’m going to has fritz on hand. I do have access to QuickStart and Prime today most others I believe I would have to order. Thank you again for any further help. Love the videos keep it up!!