StellaStars
Aquarium Advice Activist
Hello!
I've read the threads, I've tried combinations on Aqadvisor, and I've talked to the folks at the lfs, but I'd love to solicit your opinions.
I have a new 23G tank - it's a Fluval Vista. It came with an AquaClear 30 and that's what I've got running on it, though I'm open to getting different filtration if necessary.
I'm currently doing a fish-in cycle (including seeded media and bottled bb) with four diamond tetras and 25% water changes every other day. So far, so good.
I'm not in a rush to stock, but I do want to have a solid plan in mind.
Because I have the diamond tetras in already, I'm committed to completing that school, though the number could be flexible.
I already have a bn pleco in a smaller tank who needs and upgrade, so he's a sure thing too.
I have soft water, low pH, and it's a planted tank.
Here are my thoughts:
1 bn pleco
8 diamond tetras
10 cardinal tetras
Shrimp? Maybe 10 amano - I'm leaning towards the idea of bigger and hardier for this tank. I also love the look of the giant blue wood shrimp, but I don't know much about them.
Bottom feeders? Considering kuhli loaches or panda corries - maybe 5 of one or the other. Possibly even a second pleco - I do love the longfin albinos. (Leaning towards the panda corries.)
I fear this might be pushing overstocked, so I plan to stock slowly and keep a close eye on water conditions.
I want to narrow down my priority list so that I add in the order of preference in case something can't fit.
Does this seem reasonable? Thoughts, comments, substitutions?
Thank you!
I've read the threads, I've tried combinations on Aqadvisor, and I've talked to the folks at the lfs, but I'd love to solicit your opinions.
I have a new 23G tank - it's a Fluval Vista. It came with an AquaClear 30 and that's what I've got running on it, though I'm open to getting different filtration if necessary.
I'm currently doing a fish-in cycle (including seeded media and bottled bb) with four diamond tetras and 25% water changes every other day. So far, so good.
I'm not in a rush to stock, but I do want to have a solid plan in mind.
Because I have the diamond tetras in already, I'm committed to completing that school, though the number could be flexible.
I already have a bn pleco in a smaller tank who needs and upgrade, so he's a sure thing too.
I have soft water, low pH, and it's a planted tank.
Here are my thoughts:
1 bn pleco
8 diamond tetras
10 cardinal tetras
Shrimp? Maybe 10 amano - I'm leaning towards the idea of bigger and hardier for this tank. I also love the look of the giant blue wood shrimp, but I don't know much about them.
Bottom feeders? Considering kuhli loaches or panda corries - maybe 5 of one or the other. Possibly even a second pleco - I do love the longfin albinos. (Leaning towards the panda corries.)
I fear this might be pushing overstocked, so I plan to stock slowly and keep a close eye on water conditions.
I want to narrow down my priority list so that I add in the order of preference in case something can't fit.
Does this seem reasonable? Thoughts, comments, substitutions?
Thank you!