Stocking Suggestions for 55gal Office Tank - Page 2 - Aquarium Advice

mentallylost · 05-24-2005, 07:44 PM

You could also try a couple of pair of Lake Malawi Peacocks. They have beautiful colors, average about 6", and are peaceful but active enough to give the tank some fun personality.

TankGirl · 05-24-2005, 08:52 PM

I'd be happy to sell you my Malawi peacock for cheap (link in my sig for a pic that does not do him justice) but he is by no means peaceful. He will own that tank all by himself, and that is why I need to get rid of him.

I think the best way to stock an African tank is to slightly overstock it, and you would need to be ready for the inevitable aggression issues that will arise. You can go to cichlid-forum.com and look in their library at cookie-cutter setups for excellent stocking suggestions for different sized tanks, but for a waiting room setup you might want some inhabitants that don't have the potential to be so problematic.

fishyrican · 05-24-2005, 09:10 PM

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but for a waiting room setup you might want some inhabitants that don't have the potential to be so problematic

As an attorney, the last thing I need is to have my clients worked up by what they see before they meet me.

Pacifico · 05-25-2005, 08:36 PM

Not that my $.02 are necessary, but I also think a Severum would be a great choice. I had one for a number of years--fantastic fish. They have good personalities, get beautiful, and usually don't turn out to be terribly aggressive (in my experience).

TankGirl · 05-25-2005, 09:27 PM

I think your input is valuable, Pacifico, and all this severum talk makes me want to put one in my 55! I saw some today at the [acronym:5cd6be22a9="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:5cd6be22a9] and it was certainly tempting.

Blazeherd2306 · 05-25-2005, 09:37 PM

I agree with TG. I've seen severums before, and they have lots of personality. I'd get on , but my 55 [acronym:8a3e9df303="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:8a3e9df303]. is fully stocked.

fishyrican · 05-26-2005, 07:53 AM

I'm going to try my local [acronym:3935abcf39="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:3935abcf39] this weekend to see if they carry severum. If they do, I'll have to upgrade the filter first, and then I will get it.

05-24-2005, 08:52 PM	#12
TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	I'd be happy to sell you my Malawi peacock for cheap (link in my sig for a pic that does not do him justice) but he is by no means peaceful. He will own that tank all by himself, and that is why I need to get rid of him. I think the best way to stock an African tank is to slightly overstock it, and you would need to be ready for the inevitable aggression issues that will arise. You can go to cichlid-forum.com and look in their library at cookie-cutter setups for excellent stocking suggestions for different sized tanks, but for a waiting room setup you might want some inhabitants that don't have the potential to be so problematic. __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

05-25-2005, 09:27 PM	#15
TankGirl Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richmond VA Posts: 8,279 Images: 16	I think your input is valuable, Pacifico, and all this severum talk makes me want to put one in my 55! I saw some today at the [acronym:5cd6be22a9="Local Fish Store"]LFS[/acronym:5cd6be22a9] and it was certainly tempting. __________________ TG Central Virginians click here and join the Regional Forum! View My Gallery Here

05-26-2005, 07:53 AM	#17
fishyrican Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 642	I'm going to try my local [acronym:3935abcf39="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:3935abcf39] this weekend to see if they carry severum. If they do, I'll have to upgrade the filter first, and then I will get it. __________________ Freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it. -Pericles Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of Liberty -JFK

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05-24-2005, 07:44 PM	#11
mentallylost Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2005 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 289 Images: 6	You could also try a couple of pair of Lake Malawi Peacocks. They have beautiful colors, average about 6", and are peaceful but active enough to give the tank some fun personality.

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Pacifico Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: AR Posts: 104 Images: 10	Not that my $.02 are necessary, but I also think a Severum would be a great choice. I had one for a number of years--fantastic fish. They have good personalities, get beautiful, and usually don't turn out to be terribly aggressive (in my experience).

05-25-2005, 09:37 PM	#16
Blazeherd2306 Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: May 2004 Location: U.S. Posts: 1,723 Images: 5	I agree with TG. I've seen severums before, and they have lots of personality. I'd get on , but my 55 [acronym:8a3e9df303="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:8a3e9df303]. is fully stocked.