??? for stocking a 55 gallon community tank

[dtgray]

I'm going to be setting up a 55 gallon community tank and would like some feedback on my plans. I've had cichlid tanks in the past but this will be my first community tank. I'm thinking

4- German Blue Rams
8- Cardinal Tetras
8- Rummy-nose Tetras
3- Bleeding heart Tetras
8-Otocinclus Catfish

Would this be doable, or would it be over stocked?

 

[ImACoolguy]

Rams will probably pair off and are generally peaceful except when mating. I'd bump up the bleeding hearts to 5 they like schools. Also have read Otocinclus don't do well in new tanks it's better to let them be up and running a bit first.


Caleb

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[Mcgolg76]

I would pick two of the tetra schools and then increase the amount in the school. Maybe get some corys. Just so you have something to scavenge missed food.


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[doctordamen]

I have a similar tank that I'm setting up as well. The rummy nose and bleeding hearts like slightly cooler temperatures from what I've read. Max 77F.. I have my tank set at 80F and have
8 Cardinal Tetras
2 Blue Rams (1m,1f)
2 Dwarf Gourami (1m,1f)
4 Red cockatoo cichlid (1m,3f)
1 golden bristle nose pleco (male)

I'm either going to add 10 more cardinals or a school of penguin tetras.


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[TheresaM]

I'd lower the number of otos and get either a group of cories or loaches.

 

[Pseudomugil]

I think you should do:

2 German blue rams
13 cardinal tetras
7 bleeding heart tetras
8 otocinclus
6 peppered corydoras

I tried this on aqadvisor and it said this would work.

 

[Brookster123]

Do this! 5 bolivian rams and 30 cardinal tetras, 7 otos and a wicked sweet/expensive pleco! The pleco will midnight mission for eggs and keep the peace..

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[ImACoolguy]

Do this! 5 bolivian rams and 30 cardinal tetras, 7 otos and a wicked sweet/expensive pleco! The pleco will midnight mission for eggs and keep the peace..

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Not everyone can afford that wicked awesome zebra pleco you have XD but I second this. Large schools look great and their are quite a few species of pleco that stay a smaller size and won't break the bank. Clowns and bristlenose to name a few.


Caleb

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[dtgray]

Thanks for the info, everyone. This will be my first community, and all info is appreciated.