47 gallon additional stocking/ resetup

[fishyperson3010]

Hi,
I would like to get in my Juwel Rio 47 gallon (180 litre) tank, its been going for 1 year
(Already have ):
1x Bolivian Ram
2x Harlequin Rasbora
1x Neon Tetra
2x Peppered Cory
2x Zebra Loach

(Would like to have)
1x Bolivian Ram
6x Harlequin Rasbora
6x Neon Tetra
6x Various Cory
2x Zebra Loach
5x Otocinclus
2x Honey Gourami
7x CPD
2x Apistogramma
Does this look ok? Will everyone get along?
And could I get anymore fish/shrimp?

Also what external filter, co2 system, lighting (t5s?) etc, would you recommend for this tank?
Heavily planted with high light plants.

 

[NYgiantsRP]

I would say either the honey gourami OR the apistos, not both. Maybe 8 neons and 8 rasboras instead of the CPDs.

 

[fishyperson3010]

I would say either the honey gourami OR the apistos, not both. Maybe 8 neons and 8 rasboras instead of the CPDs.

Ok will the apistogramma be ok with the ram.

 

[PockX]

I would say either the honey gourami OR the apistos, not both. Maybe 8 neons and 8 rasboras instead of the CPDs.

I agree.

 

[NYgiantsRP]

The ram and apisto MIGHT have a small territory problem, but most likely nothing that will be to devastating. Both species usually occupy the bottom of the tank so just keep the bottom heavily decorated/planted with a lot of allies and tunnel spots for them.

 

[fishyperson3010]

The ram and apisto MIGHT have a small territory problem, but most likely nothing that will be to devastating. Both species usually occupy the bottom of the tank so just keep the bottom heavily decorated/planted with a lot of allies and tunnel spots for them.

Ok how about shrimp will they be eaten

 

[NYgiantsRP]

Not unless you have tiny shrimp, and the rams or apistos are full grown. But usually a good sized ghost or Amano shrimp will be fine.

 

[fishyperson3010]

Not unless you have tiny shrimp, and the rams or apistos are full grown. But usually a good sized ghost or Amano shrimp will be fine.

How about cherry shrimp and my ram is probably fully grown

 

[calfishguy]

How about cherry shrimp and my ram is probably fully grown

You could try but it's really hit and miss. You can't know until you try.

 

[NYgiantsRP]

You could try but it's really hit and miss. You can't know until you try.

Plus one. You never know. If the cherry shrimp are cheap, try it out. Just keeps lots of plants and rocks for the shrimp to hide.

 

[fishyperson3010]

Thanks both of you, can you recommend a filter/ co2 system etc

 

[calfishguy]

Thanks both of you, can you recommend a filter/ co2 system etc

Either an aqua clear or c series for hob or a fluval 306 an for co2 either gla or Milwaukee regulator.

 

[fishyperson3010]

Either an aqua clear or c series for hob or a fluval 306 an for co2 either gla or Milwaukee regulator.

Thanks