KaylNeko
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I'm working on getting a 300g going. The one I intend to get is 96"Lx31"Wx24"H, which offers up a great footprint for planting and hardscaping with what I want in mind. I have a few species that are a definite want, but I'd like some input as to any compatibility issues I missed or suggestions for others as right now I think my stock list is a little lighter than I want it to be once finished.
Moving over from the 100g will be:
7 Kutubu/Turquoise Rainbowfish -- intend to increase that to 12-15
3 Golden Dojo Loaches -- intend to add 2 more
4 Siamese Algae Eaters (1 full sized adult, 1 stunted adult, 2 juveniles)
3 Emerald cories (c. splendens)-- increased to 6-8
I definitely want to add:
Cockatoo apisto harem-- thinking 2 males and 5-6 females
Bolivian Ram pair
8-10 Bronze Cories (c. aeneus)
Bristlenose pleco or two... or three...
Amano shrimp
I know it's bottom dweller heavy right now, by a lot, so I need to balance that out. Final stocking plan is going to determine hardscape and planting, which is why I'm trying to figure that out before I get started on even looking at hardscape.
I'm currently considering:
Another species of rainbowfish--Reds, maybe, or Goyder?
A shoal of Denison Barbs/Roseline Sharks. From what I've read, they tend to school up with the SAEs
A Rainbow Shark--maybe? I've read they tend to be out more and are more even-tempered than Redtail Sharks.
I'm a bit stumped beyond that. I may be over-thinking this a bit. With the Kutubus in there, shy and retiring mid-top dweller fish won't work well. They are a rather zippy lot, as are the dojos.
I'm wanting species compatability, but also visual, if that makes sense. If anyone has any suggestions I haven't thought of, or sees possible issues with what I'm thinking, I'd be happy to hear (read?) it.
Moving over from the 100g will be:
7 Kutubu/Turquoise Rainbowfish -- intend to increase that to 12-15
3 Golden Dojo Loaches -- intend to add 2 more
4 Siamese Algae Eaters (1 full sized adult, 1 stunted adult, 2 juveniles)
3 Emerald cories (c. splendens)-- increased to 6-8
I definitely want to add:
Cockatoo apisto harem-- thinking 2 males and 5-6 females
Bolivian Ram pair
8-10 Bronze Cories (c. aeneus)
Bristlenose pleco or two... or three...
Amano shrimp
I know it's bottom dweller heavy right now, by a lot, so I need to balance that out. Final stocking plan is going to determine hardscape and planting, which is why I'm trying to figure that out before I get started on even looking at hardscape.
I'm currently considering:
Another species of rainbowfish--Reds, maybe, or Goyder?
A shoal of Denison Barbs/Roseline Sharks. From what I've read, they tend to school up with the SAEs
A Rainbow Shark--maybe? I've read they tend to be out more and are more even-tempered than Redtail Sharks.
I'm a bit stumped beyond that. I may be over-thinking this a bit. With the Kutubus in there, shy and retiring mid-top dweller fish won't work well. They are a rather zippy lot, as are the dojos.
I'm wanting species compatability, but also visual, if that makes sense. If anyone has any suggestions I haven't thought of, or sees possible issues with what I'm thinking, I'd be happy to hear (read?) it.