The Replacements: These Fish May Be Better Options!

Hello Everyone,
There are some really beautiful fish out there that can also be hard to keep. We look at some common fish hard to keep fish and offer some suggestions on easier fish that are just as rewarding!
Want more information on how to keep some of the fish featured in this video? Check out these species profiles!
Cardinal Tetra: • The Most Amazing Tetra...
Bolivian Ram: • Bolivian Ram Care and ...
Discus Fish: • Discus Fish Care and B...
Severums: • Severum Cichlid Care a...
Geophagus altifrons: • The Ultimate Centerpie...
Geophagus tapajos: • Geophagus tapajos Bree...
Red Tail Shark: • Red Tail Shark Care - ...
Betta Fish: • Betta Fish Care Guide:...
Pseudotropheus saulosi: • Pseudotropheus saulosi...
Gouramis: • Gourami Care - The Goo...
Discus vs Severums: • Discus vs Severums: Wh...
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Want more information on how to keep some of the fish featured in this video? Check out these species profiles! Cardinal Tetra: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rWaWmnqAetWegMk Bolivian Ram: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5mZZ3aOjth4fpI Discus Fish: kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYPCYWyIir6kldE Severums: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rp-4e36DndeSpLc Geophagus altifrons: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o2W5lJmAmZeMb7s Geophagus tapajos: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a4TafGycnJKXgK8 Red Tail Shark: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hn6sgpKmatRnedU Betta Fish: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laTXkGl4bpuHoJI Pseudotropheus saulosi: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKiTYaR7hZdmi7c Gouramis: kzbin.info/www/bejne/anbJqpytpJKfmZY Discus vs Severums: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYnMd2ipbKeFn9k 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 For more cool behind the scenes stuff consider becoming a member! kzbin.info/door/YVN7EN0ALL6CE4U7NpMUTAjoin If you want to see all the cool stuff Joanna does with other types of scapes check out her channel! kzbin.info/door/PEZk1MpOTGiBVh6BtWjlRg

[@tjautocross]

This is such a common problem. People see something they like, but don’t have the setup. Thanks for making these great comparisons!

[@wikyWargaming]

I'd like to add my experience with discus: they were my first 'big' fish after about 3 months of keeping guppies in a 10 gallon. I kept 7 discus, they were super friendly and actually pretty easy to care for. I did water changes once to twice a week and fed them twice a day, 86-89°F. The only reason I let them go was because the tank cracked. It wasn't resting properly on its table, sadly.

[@Psalm13923]

Just seeing this video. I have swordtails and platys in my 55. They both have had babies and the tank is so active. Plus I have red male betta and albino corys l. They are all so sweet and don’t bother each other. Love all your videos and watch you guys all the time, even your old videos 😃

[@amymandeville8342]

One bit of advice I can give for keeping Rams is to do a lot of research on the species you want. I was surprised at what a Bolivian can tolerate compared to German Blue or Gold rams.

[@bernardschaumburg3341]

Yep to this. I have naturally hard well water and dont want to chase parameters. I had read that German Blues will acclimate to a wide range and yet have lost them all after they seemingly do well for weeks. My PH is 8, GH is about the same, KH around 12. I realize it's the high end of their tolerance yet thought they'd adjust as I had read. NO! German Blues are finicky and need proper water. This is just my experience...

[@amymandeville8342]

@@bernardschaumburg3341 that's exactly what happened to me! I was so upset, too. I felt like I was doing something wrong when it was just bad information.

[@callenclarke371]

I really like you guys. I really like your content. Always informative and entertaining. Keep up the great work.

[@MasterPhotographer]

This was a very informative video! Presenting other options was a great idea! I’d like to see more like this. 😊

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@lp22aquatics]

This was a great idea for a video!! Really liked it!

[@apss5736]

this is such an interesting topic. i would even say for a nano alternative for asian arowanas wild or plakat bettas are an option. they have a similar body shape and feeding habits and can be just as enjoyable. mine will jump out of the water for food and are so personable

[@Fumango]

Golden wonder killifish remind me more about arowanas than bettas

[@apss5736]

@@Fumango yeah they do but they can be harder to find and can eat smaller fish . another nice fish is the african butterfly fish but they are not very active

[@DanRemdor]

@@apss5736 hi

[@apss5736]

@@DanRemdor hello hello

[@DanRemdor]

@@apss5736 we meet literally every day

[@chrisihouck8393]

Great topic choice! Thank you!

[@bonnieeden228]

Love this video. Sometimes we pick fish without thinking. These are great replacement ideas. Thank you Joanna & Jason

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you! :-)

[@cherylbelott]

Happy Monday! Great video idea! I like to see what replacements you choose for your water since we have very similar water parameters. I find it to be so much easier to work with it than against. Those green neons are appealing Joanna!

[@InYourCorner73]

Thanks again for another great video guys!

[@donhabel1590]

Great video guys loved all your picks😊

[@1974me1moore]

Love this! Thanks for the suggestions.

[@markhunter2244]

Happy Monday, some nice alternatives there. After the Discus v Severums video, I’m now quite keen on the idea of keeping green Severums 👌

[@AmberDrysdale]

Had a semi aggressive tank and for years they were great red tail sharks. Loved them! However as time went on I noticed several fish started disappearing. If you want to sacrifice your other pricey fish as food by all means go for it. Lol they turn into actual sharks if you can imagine.

[@manandhishobby3593]

Happy monday from belgium 🇧🇪

[@pungr]

What a great topic! Thanks!

[@jaredwilliams2878]

I had red tail botia kill fish on me. Got rid of it. Rarely saw it unless it was out harassing a fish. I still love them.

[@zookinir]

very helpful topic thanks

[@janecourtenay3676]

Thank you for this video. I am about to set up 2 x 45cm cubes so, as I am limited in the number of fish I can keep in each, I am researching (which is part of the joy of fish keeping). I can amuse myself for hours, and I never get bored. 🤗🐠🐠🐠

[@deadpoet415]

You two are so cleaver with your fish topics! Great video! Keep up the great work!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@mattjones5817]

Rosy barbs are GREAT replacement for goldfish too. You can still keep them in an unheated tank, they get a handsome 4 to 6 inches, you can keep an nice sized shoal in a 40-55 gallon AND they're as tough as nails.

[@knyghtryder3599]

They are one of my favorite fish , i just wish we could get wild , or natural looking stock , we kept them outside in spring in Chicago and were good down to 40 degree water and then bred as soon as it warmed , so amazing !!

[@mattjones5817]

@@knyghtryder3599 I started in the hobby with cichlids and kept them for 12 years or so. For whatever reason I decided I wanted to try goldfish and was sadly disappointed. I didn't have a big enough tank for single tails so I tried fancies and to this day I haven't found a single fish that's harder to keep. I guess it's their wonky genes. Rosy barbs are FAR easier to keep.

[@noelbrucker135]

This would be a great series! Fun topic. Happy Monday 😊

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya, I think we have a few more suggestions rolling around in our brains. Haha

[@pedrocastel8177]

Thx ! Lovely comple, BEST Regards from Bolivia

[@RoccosVideos]

Some great ideas! Thanks. 😎

[@TheFakeyCakeMaker]

Great info here and I learnt about two new fish as well! Never heard of the geophagus and I think it's much nicer than the JD, never been a fave of mine.

[@Tool970]

Honey gourami are definently amazing trades for betas, I have one in my 200lt (50 gallon) long and he's always at the front of the glass to greet me, when I put my finger against the glass hell swim right up and twiddle his little feelers against the glass in an attempt to see what's up, its adorable, never seen a single moment of aggression from my dwarf honey gourami

[@Tool970]

Added side note, just like Betas it's best to have lots of cover, though for Betas one of the main reasons is to hide their sight from other fish to curve aggressive behavior, but for the gourami mentioned they can be very timid and easily spooked by other fish or just by people moving past the tank, so please try out them in a heavily planted tank, even if it's just one corner, the more the better, mine had the same problem when I first moved them in there and the plants were rooting down instead of growing bushy or taller, where he's get scared by the other fish in the tank, and would hide and glass surf all day, but once I got more plants hea much more happy yo engage with me and the other fish because he knows he has a safe place to go if mulm hits the fan

[@tylerbaker9308]

@@Tool970 My dwarf honey gourami was a total fin nipper during the first week but he's chill now

[@wendihamlett105]

Thanks guys love this topic!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@littlemidwestrebornsdolls]

Great topic!

[@ulysesibarra2589]

I just started the hobby with my wife and we are keeping discus. Not as hard as people put it, just as long as you love doing water changes and we do!

[@yunkemoreno2309]

Great 👍 vid!

[@raeburn1277]

Ahh, the beautiful Demansoni. I love a tank of Dems and Electric Yellows together.

[@apss5736]

i hope to setup a similar tank soon

[@theboywiththedoublex]

Debauwi catfish are a great replacement for iridescent sharks. They look very similar to baby iridescents but max out at about 4 inches and are a lot less likely to flip out and give themselves concussions on the glass.

[@AFricanTigerr]

Yay! Thank you!

[@loganadams4276]

This was a super cool video idea. I’d love to see more of this type of video.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@EricLabelleUX]

Happy Monday!!!

[@joeprovenzano4362]

One of my favorite videos. You should do more.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Thank you!

[@johncameron4194]

Good list

[@richardwaldhouse8067]

I sure wish I would have watched your viedo about the red tail shark, I had to learn the hard way. Very good video!!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I think a lot of people learn that way when it comes to them. :-)

[@jackievarughese3945]

Another fish that somewhat looks a little similar to a severum are Green Chromidae, they're quite rare here, haven't seen any fish stores sell them but you can find them online!

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I just posted one on Instagram - it was huge! So cool

[@michaelyciano2123]

Awesome and fun video. I refuse to give up on samurai Gouramis. No replacement . I’m having issues with stabilizing a lower PH. I’m remineralizing pure RO water with Bee shrimp minerals GH+. So far so good. Most of my tanks are South American Soft water types with no problems. Keep up the great work guys.

[@markh.williamsauthor7286]

I have most of these fish in my aquariums and love them all, but agree with all your suggestions of replacements depending on what you're trying to keep in each tank.

[@markh.williamsauthor7286]

Severum, discus, and rams are some of my favorites!

[@squamsh122]

Geophagus are beautiful, I love mine, and they were my first fish. That being said, I really got into planted tanks and geos are difficult with plants due to their sand sifting/spitting behavior.

[@waterlover]

Interesting, I have super hard water and high ph and I have a school of 25-30 cardinal tetras in my tank

[@garypelster9866]

Been there done that on about all you described especially the African’s! Had fish for 50+ years about 2 years ago switched up everything in my 240 gallon with geophagus, severums, firemouth, Bolivian Rams , I also have about 9 exotic pleco’s, 20 Columbian Tetras and rounded it off with 10 Roseline sharks . My tank is awesome with NO DRAMA YEA! + some beautiful fish. Cracks me up when some of these other KZbinrs makes it sound like anyone can do African’s, then when they do it’s hair pulling time🤯🤯. Thanks for your videos 😎

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That sounds so cool!

[@rodneywalat8956]

Another great video guys. All because of Joanna's Small Scape video last week, I went to my local fish store and bought the same Lifeguard Aquatics 2.5 gallon tank and a piece of driftwood. Plan to put shrimp in there. I hope Joanna's next scape in that series doesn't cause me to impulse buy again. I guess that's the chance I have to take watching her videos.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That’s so cool! Good luck!

[@cosmoplakat9549]

I love my neon tetras!

[@sergeiz.5815]

Neon tetras beautiful

[@DanRemdor]

I have mollies, guppies, red eye tetra, zebra danios, betta, powder blue neon dwarf gourami all together in a 40 gallon planted aquarium .....

[@mondraymondo]

Well as soon as i see severum I hit like

[@marlonf.naranjo6102]

Just got a 20 high last night. My 10 gallon was leaking. Just replaced it with a bigger and better tank! Now I have a 5 gallon and 20. I would resilicone it, but family wouldn't alow MTS.😂

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That's so cool!

[@danielleal298]

You should make a video about the best tank mates for rams

[@dorahuff7697]

Swordfish, mollies and guppies are my favorite aquarium fish. I never had aggression issues with the mollies or swordtails

[@steve852011]

I had to move into a townhome with a roomate and didnt have room for my oscar tank, i really missed them. I got a few amazon puffers, they are very similar, They both run to the glass exited to see me, they both have the big boobly eyes, overall they do a great job of filling that hole the oscars left.

[@dmitrimikrioukov5935]

I think the best replacement for the betta is the paradise fish. It is very similar to betta, but generally is a lot hardier. In the summer I even successfully kept it outside. It really loves its owner.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya, I thought about that too, but they've always been a little on the aggressive side for me.

[@lakemalawifishkeeping2599]

U guys r great 👍 always post interesting videos if u guys only new how much money I've spent on fish because of your videos lol...please keep up the good work 👏

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Too funny :-)

[@karenaubrey5737]

Good Morning.

[@Her_Viscera]

Sparkling gourami are an even better option than honey gourami imo!!

[@10stripmusic]

if you like rainbow fish but can't have a big tank, peacock gudgeons might be for you! mine are as friendly and aware as a betta!

[@Birdman_Backus]

I replaced some of my koi with Shubunkin goldfish

[@ragnos28]

Good video 😀Yes, a replacement for the evil one...labeo bicolor 😁There is no other fish a community tank keeper hates more 😋

[@retardinc8629]

Y'all should do part 2 and include oscar and balla sharks they are really popular and miskept fish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Definitely in the works already! :-)

[@sergeiz.5815]

Happy Monday No work day :)

[@romankrhounek5974]

I have 3 swordtails and 3 platys with serpea tetras and rummynose no problems

[@RyanDahn]

Question regarding Red Shoulder Severums…why do some of them appear to have this beautiful blue color behind their stripes, and others a more dull set of stripes and a more yellow color behind the stripes? Wish I could show some pictures here as examples I’ve seen.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

There could be a number of things: quality of the breeding stock, color of the substrate and background, whether or not the are dominant in the tank, breeding activity, and of course - if someone decided to go crazy with the saturation adjustments for their pictures it will give an unrealistic color too.

[@PaulZyCZ]

Ramirezi cichlids (German Blue) are cool species, but they have some specific requirements. The key is they like their water warm (27 °C or 80.6 F at least). It doesn't hurt to give them quality food and have a good filtration. I've got hard water (270 ppm) with high nitrate levels (30 - 40 ppm) at home and the female Ram had even Ich when I bought the pair. They've been thriving. However I agree Bolivian Rams might be easier to keep. I agree platies are more docile than swordtails. With Red Tail Shark barb I thought Red Finned Shark would be good replacement, but I found out Red Finned Shark barb still likes to nip on SAE for some reason. So far it's limited, but I need to monitor the situation. They are in a tank with swordtails. Injured or overfed fish are open game to them, which was the case with one SAE. I had to move the old fish into a large bucket (with an established filter) for a month until it got better.

[@pbking442]

I've never been successful with Rams. I love them, but for some reason, they always die on me. I heard bolivian rams are less sensitive, though, so maybe I should give them a try.

[@Zachary360Games]

I think the Bolivian ram acts more like a larger geophagus than the German blue rams. It’s fun watching them sift through the substrate

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

For sure!

[@AmberDrysdale]

I have housed rams many times and they end up fighting. Do you have a profile on these? How do I create an environment that they will be able to thrive in? Maybe I didn’t have a big enough group of them, I tried providing more females to male ratio, not the kind of hiding spots they like, I’m really not sure where I’m going wrong but man blue electrics are some of my favorites amongst other rams and I’ve about given up on them. I’m about to create a new 55 gal tank and thinking about returning To an angelfish + buddies type tank. Mostly because they are great but in another video you mentioned geophasgus and severum fish that sounded amaz! will be good buds. Would rams also be an option for these types of fish to have community? Curious what you guys think. Thanks a bunch

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I've only done the bolivian ram profile so far :-)

[@freemanslot]

You’ve got me worried about my rainbow shark in my 50 gal community. She’s only 6 months old and is feisty but everyone seems to be getting along with the amount of food. Only time will tell.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Just keep an eye on it. You never know - it might turn out ok.

[@mcattack2009]

Great topic! Any suggestions for Oscars? I have a 90 gallons and I think it might not be large enough for a few Oscars. What else will give me that puppy dog appeal that Oscars have?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Good question! I think you would be looking at sifh like Geos, thorichthys, severums or angels, but none are quite like oscars.

[@billypilgrim5329]

I am getting four Electric Blue Jack Dempsey's and four Electric Blue Acara, I swing both ways

[@HopeB555]

Hmmm. Ive never had any sort of issues with aggression with mollies but I actually had platies gang up and bully one of my bettas to the point I had to remove him till I could get rid of the platys.

[@SavageryReptiles]

i love my red tail shark (7 inches). she gets along with my corydoras, synodontis multipunctatus catfish (total of 5), and julidochromis marlieri cichlids

[@Zachary360Games]

I had a rainbow shark that was quite similar. They got along with everyone except the blue acara which they hated for some reason.

[@freemanslot]

I’m glad to hear you guys mention this. I have a rainbow shark in my 50 gal community and she is only 6 month old or so. I feed heavily as I have over 40 different fish in the tank but she just takes control of everyone’s social lives. Everyone respects her so my guess is that if she has food she won’t hurt my other fish.

[@SavageryReptiles]

@@freemanslot what other fish do you have? and every fish is different. my red tail shark just happened to have a calm temperament, while someone else’s could be a complete terror

[@freemanslot]

@@SavageryReptiles about 30 silver tip tetras, 5 red rainbow fish and a pleco that isn’t really bothered by the rainbow shark. Jason just got me thinking about her temperament changing as the time passes. I’ll keep an eye out but I’m thinking she has no reason to turn aggressive.

[@planet_on_fire]

I have 100g (4*2*2) planted set up, fishes are danison barb*12, boesemani rainbow*8 and I wish to add Pearl Arowana. I know I'm taking risks but if Arowana be friends with existing fishes and if not hungry, they can be good companion as well. Please advise.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I might want at least an 8ft tank for the arowana?

[@lizdyson3627]

Hi jason would you recommend a single male swordtail as a centrepiece fish in a 20 long with tetra and Cory cat's? Sorry if I've asked you that before.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Ya I think that could work!

[@romankrhounek5974]

I replaced my zebra danios way to much in my tank, replaced them with rummynose

[@NihilusTheGreat]

I have very soft water (1-2dh) with a ph in the mid 7s. What are some replacements for the typical livebearers that seems to only do well in hard water?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I'm not sure about livebearers, but I would allow the pH to come down below 7 and have so much fun keeping von rios, cardinals, discus, rams, and apistos!

[@NihilusTheGreat]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics sounds good! Trying to find something suitable for an electric blue acara. Some dither fish to bring him out of hiding.

[@NihilusTheGreat]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics do you think a school of odessa barbs would work well in that setup? 40 gallon breeder so it might be slightly too short at 3ft.

[@jamesgreen9372]

You forgot to mention that “The Replacements” should have great monikers ! For example, “Falco,” “Bateman,” “Nigel ‘The Leg,’l ….. 😄 Go Sentinels ! Jim

[@gregr6957]

I just got a fish order today with one honey gourami (should have been three) and three powder blue gourami. Would adding a beta to the mix be a bad idea?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Probably - we haven’t had luck mixing bettas with any type of Gourami.

[@staciemilek6707]

Any ideas for Parrot/convicts mixed? I have a chocolate cichlid with a male and I knew parrots and convicts we're aggressive. I wanted to put a Geophagas in there but maybe not a good idea?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

The two geos that might work are either Brasiliensis or Steindachneri?

[@alejandrolisdero4531]

I've kept a comet goldfish. Now I keep a small butterfly koi. They are much more hardy, and have more colour and patterns varieties. Thank you for the video! 👍🏻

[@pradippaul771]

I think Angelfish is perfect replacement of discus fish, pls make a video about replacement of marine fish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

That would be a short video - I haven't kept saltwater fish before. Haha

[@cozypowell751]

hi would a discus be suitable as a center piece fish with some other fish

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

As long as you are meeting their water parameter requirements. Sometimes, it can be a little challenging finding fish that like the soft water, low pH and warm water.

[@wannabeyoutuber4795]

I just got a 5 gallon brackish tank to raise baby bumblebee gobys I used substrate from a well established tank and rocks from a well established tank how do you have a ruff estimation for how long until it cycles and I can put them in

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

If you can also add some cycled media in your filter you should be able to add them now.

[@fishmanc5357]

Redtail catfish - Corydora 😁

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Boom! :-)

[@joeprovenzano4362]

What’s a good tank mate or replacement for dragon bloods

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Most peacock cichlids work well!

[@gouramiparadise3200]

A blue acara would be another good replacement for a jack dempsey.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

True!

[@invaderjoshua6280]

I will never understand why people say discus are hard to keep. As long as you follow amazon basin water temps aka 76f-86f, and keep your ph between 5.5-7.0 they will breed and thrive like any other SA cichlid in those parameters. Heck ive accidentally had a heater sensor fail raising my temp over 100f. My discus, and rams, and angels were in that for 3 days without my knowledge and they showed no signs of stress. It then took me a 2 days to get a new heater after taking that one out and the water went to room temp of 76f from 102f and they also showed no reaction. These are very very hardy fish.

[@oinkmastersupremeforever]

Happy Monday I'm in Class! Plants for Dr.Lovely Small Scaper 🌿💐🎍( I'm so sorry Dr.Johanna,I don't have a 💚 Green Neons Emoji🥺😟😞 Now I need an Emoji for Professor Jason 😎 In the meantime 🤗🤗🤗🤗 hugs for u Both.Thank u for everything

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Haha - is there a dork emoji? I guess that could be me :-)

[@oinkmastersupremeforever]

No way!! I got it! Professor J=👑🐠📜 👑=King 🐠= Of Fishy 📜=Knowledge ( especially on a Scroll,which always looks like an Xtra Cool way to drop Awesome Knowledge😎)

[@Her_Viscera]

What is the fish behind the Red tailed shark at 3:55ish? It looks like a really beefy Black skirt Tetra, but I've never seen one this large?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

It was a really beefy black skirt tetra. Haha

[@Her_Viscera]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics wow!! Thanks for letting me know 😀

[@bradleydunne854]

Any tips on keeping honey gourami alive? I just lost one and the water was perfect, there were hiding spot and the guppies left them alone

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They can be a little finicky when smaller. At least that’s the way it’s been for us at times.

[@DavidTorres-fb9lh]

So since I have hard water , would I be able to keep discus ?

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

They do a lot better in softer water, but I know people who are able to keep them in harder water - really depends on the strain.

[@sergeiz.5815]

My black Molly's had baby's even the long tail black Molly's. Guppies also had babies all month old about

[@droggy2069]

I always prefer paradise fish to bettas, unfortunately they are much less common.

[@angs8068]

My mom had a red tail botia it bit the eyes off of her mollies if they got near its cave. We were told by the employee at the pet store that it was safe for her fish.

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

Usually they are - mine behaved similar to clown loaches.

[@angs8068]

@@PrimeTimeAquatics Hmm. Clown loaches are nippy too? The only one I have ever had was a yoyo and I loved it.

[@stevechamberlain570]

I've got yellow labs that are way more aggressive than any of the demasoni I have....to be honest my demasoni are the least aggressive in my tanks the only time I see aggression from my demasoni is when there is a female in the tank

[@lobosjeffunnormal6209]

4red tale shark wat size tank is good For him

[@PrimeTimeAquatics]

I don’t keep them in anything less than a 75 gallon.