Help stocking a 60 gallon - barbs/ kuhli loaches?

[CoreySheli]

As you can see, the manzanita is making the water cloudy.... Hoping that will clear up eventually, but it doesn't seem to be bothering the fish.

Lovely tank! I really like the wood. It appears cloudy because the wood is releasing tannins which stains the water a yellowish color. It won't bother the fish, depending on where they are from the fish would actually like it a lot because it lowers the pH, etc.

 

[Ulrichsd]

Just an update on this 60g angel / cory cat build since it has been a few months.

Stayed with 4 angels and 7 corys since everyone seems to be getting along. Angels are growing nicely as well and always swim up begging for food when I walk by

The algae grows like crazy with long stands of both a green and brown algae, compared to my mbuna tank, which just gets a thin film. I believe that has to do with better/brighter lighting, but also the mbuna picking at it. I keep them lit 12 hours. I actually don't mind the look... The water is crystal clear and I just use amag float to clean the front glass.

Thanks to all who helped with suggestions and advice!

 

[V227]

Great job with the aquascape. A very natural looking design.

 

[Ulrichsd]

Great job with the aquascape. A very natural looking design.

Thank you! I really appreciate all the help you gave me on this build!

 

[Ulrichsd]

Just an update, just added 12 nerite snails to help clean up the algae

 

[King Fisher]

They work great but be prepared to suck up tons of black snail poo off that white sand