Would this stocking work well

[sebastian2345]

Would these work in a 37 gallon tank
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[bettaowner]

I think you're running the risk of the pictus eating the ram. Also, I've heard that pictus cats like to be in groups.

 

[sebastian2345]

are there any small catfish that would work better? Also would the gourami work in this tank size with these other fish?

 

[bettaowner]

I would say maybe to the gourami. I'm against putting any labyrinth type fish in a community tank just because they're really unpredictable at times. For catfish, depending on your substrate, you could get a half dozen or so pygmy corydoras but I'd watch the pleco as he might be territorial.

 

[sebastian2345]

I want another fish around the size of the rainbow cichlid what would you suggest?

 

[RileyRayRR]

Go with the Hatchets all the way or drop them completely, try to keep more of the same species. I have kept hatchets and noticed they are very fragile and aren't quite a hardy fish and can't really defend themselves. If i were to keep them again I would do a species only tank. I would be worried about them getting hurt or stressed by the larger fish. Plus the rainbow cichlid would outgrow your tank eventually unless you plan on upgrading.

My recommendation: School of 10 hatchets, 1 or 2 bristlenose plecos, and possibly a ram or 2 (This would be a pretty peaceful tank)

OR: Blue gourami, small group of rams, 2 bristlenose plecos.

Good Luck, and best wishes!!!

 

[sebastian2345]

would a red tail shark be too aggressive for this tank?

 

[emilygupps]

Go with the Hatchets all the way or drop them completely, try to keep more of the same species. I have kept hatchets and noticed they are very fragile and aren't quite a hardy fish and can't really defend themselves. If i were to keep them again I would do a species only tank. I would be worried about them getting hurt or stressed by the larger fish. Plus the rainbow cichlid would outgrow your tank eventually unless you plan on upgrading.



My recommendation: School of 10 hatchets, 1 or 2 bristlenose plecos, and possibly a ram or 2 (This would be a pretty peaceful tank)



OR: Blue gourami, small group of rams, 2 bristlenose plecos.



Good Luck, and best wishes!!!

Thanks for the info on hatchets I'm considering them for one of my newer tanks and didn't know this about them.


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[Anders247]

Red tail sharks need at least a 55 gallon, this tank is too small for them, also it's too small for blue gouramis (I know him on another forum, the dimensions of the tank are the same as a 20g, only higher).
It's too small for pictus cats, and they need a group of 6+ and are very active fish.
I also would not be doing two species of dwarf cichlids in that small of a tank.

 

[coralbandit]

No red tail.
No pictus.
Questionable on BN...WHY?
No gourami with hatchets(think about it),none!
Same as a 20(long 30 inches) would be fine for rams,and the hatchets.
Rams and hatchets both deserve a species tank IMO also.
A well balanced "dual species" hatchets and rams would be killer and an real achievement for any keeper.
OP; did you read ANY of the warnings from AQ.
They are lame(I mean safe at best) and missed by a mile IMO ,don't go with original stocking plan.

 

[Anders247]

Rams need a species only tank? They're fine in communities....

 

[coralbandit]

Rams need a species only tank? They're fine in communities....

I meant they do best in one.
I guess the same can be said for the hatchets.
It all depends how far you want to go to see your fish do their best I guess?

 

[Autumnsky]

Are you looking to build your tank around a certain fish? Then take the requirements of that special one or 2 and go from there.

If you are looking for a peaceful tank please choose fish which will get along and are not iffy choices.

Rainbow shark in my opinion need a really large tank maybe more like over 65G I had a RTS in 72G and that thing swam around like crazy all over the place.

More so than can it live in a smaller space yes, but should it, no.

Hatchets are somewhat sensitive to stress in a tank, and they need a decent size group 6-8 min. to feel comfortable with the Marble Hatchets. And yes indeed do they jump.

What fish or fish are the most important to you and build up the rest from there. A starting point is finding a solid point to build a great tank. After there is lots of experience you can do a little more experimental pairings because you can know better what to expect and which behaviors are signs of stress, etc.

I am really glad you are asking questions so that your tank will be the very best home it can be.

 

[sebastian2345]

Would this work?
1 rainbow cichlid
1 blue acara
1 bn pleco
6 tiger barbs

 

[Anders247]

Would this work?
1 rainbow cichlid
1 blue acara
1 bn pleco
6 tiger barbs

I already said, don't be mixing cichlids in this small of a tank....
And blue acaras are way too big for a tank with only the footprint of a 20.

 

[PoppaRyno]

Cockatoo apisto's. Would fit nicely with the bn plecos, and barbs. Have you looked at the diff apisto's?

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[Autumnsky]

Some really nicely colored ones!!!