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Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hello,
I'm very excited to be starting up my first tropical fresh water aquarium.
Currently finishing a fish-less cycle and would appreciate suggestions for stock.
I want fish that would be happy with the conditions I have:
The temperature in the tank goes to 28-29°C, 82-84°F in the summer.
(Can't cool it down as I go to work during the day)
Tank capacity is 70L; with decorations and sand substrate, the water is around 60L.
I haven't tested for water hardness, is this important?![Fish :fish2: :fish2:](https://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/images/smilies/fish2.gif)
It's a planted tank and hope to continue adding till I get a jungle style aquarium. There's also driftwood that's releasing tannins.
Our tap water pH is 7.8 and the tank water is also a steady 7.6-7.8. I would prefer not to meddle with chemicals to adjust pH (is it OK to use pH adjusters?)
I don't mind an aggressive or peaceful community.
As a beginner, I prefer easy care fish. But if there is a super awesome fish then I can compromise.
That said I was thinking a group of cories, a school of cherry barbs and dwarf gouramis.
Or an active schooling tank, something like tiger barbs but smaller.
Appreciate your input![Thanks :thanks: :thanks:](https://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/images/smilies/Thanx.gif)
I'm very excited to be starting up my first tropical fresh water aquarium.
Currently finishing a fish-less cycle and would appreciate suggestions for stock.
I want fish that would be happy with the conditions I have:
The temperature in the tank goes to 28-29°C, 82-84°F in the summer.
(Can't cool it down as I go to work during the day)
Tank capacity is 70L; with decorations and sand substrate, the water is around 60L.
I haven't tested for water hardness, is this important?
![Fish :fish2: :fish2:](https://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/images/smilies/fish2.gif)
It's a planted tank and hope to continue adding till I get a jungle style aquarium. There's also driftwood that's releasing tannins.
Our tap water pH is 7.8 and the tank water is also a steady 7.6-7.8. I would prefer not to meddle with chemicals to adjust pH (is it OK to use pH adjusters?)
I don't mind an aggressive or peaceful community.
As a beginner, I prefer easy care fish. But if there is a super awesome fish then I can compromise.
That said I was thinking a group of cories, a school of cherry barbs and dwarf gouramis.
Or an active schooling tank, something like tiger barbs but smaller.
Appreciate your input
![Thanks :thanks: :thanks:](https://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/images/smilies/Thanx.gif)