Hey guys, going to be stocking my tank soon, with tons of plants lemme know your opinion if you think I'm overstocking or asking for trouble with the combinations of fish.
6 red eye tetra
5-6 Cory's
1 angel,
2-4 German blue rams
Was hoping for a small pleco, maybe rubber lip, bristle nose or pitbull
I obviously would add them all at once, just wanted to get your opinion.
I also have some guppies I like.
Sent from my iPhone using Aquarium Advice
Your tank seems to be getting off to a good start.
I would say the Cories are fine. They are the least of any worries.
The Angels and Rams should work. Ive kept a pair of GBR and an semi-adult Angel in a 10 gallon before, for a month. No fin nipping, no chasing. I think it depends on the personality of the Angel.
Now, the Red-Eyes may create an issue. From first-hand experience i can say they are nippers, even in schools of 10+. In years past i kept them with a few African Cichlids. While the cichlids were under 4 inches, the Red-Eyes actually ganged and bit the Africans fins. This was in a school of 8.
A more peaceful option that has the same red head and gray body could be the Rummynose. They would be a better fit i think. Much less aggression and in my opinion the compliment the centerpiece fishes much more nicely.
I would do:
1x Black Veil or Koi Angel
1x Pair of GBR
8x Panda Cory
10x Rummynose Tetra
1x Bristlenose Pleco
Thats a pretty fully stocked tank, but there shouldn't be too many issues. If you want, and i would do this, you could takeout the Pleco and add in about 4 Roseline/Denison Barbs. They are active and colorful. You could replace the GBR for a type of Apisto as well.
To me, the only problem is the Red-Eye Tetras.
Im also against adding them ALL at once, thats a big jump in bioload. I would do the hardier species first. Cories and Pleco, then the Angel and Rummynose (or other) and finally the GBR. Doing it gradually will be better than a massive, immediate bioload increase.
Sent from my bed, the only space available to me that isn't smothered in dirty laundry or aquariums.