47 gallon tank stocking

[fishyperson3010]

Hi Guys

It is about 47 gallons (180 Litres) and currently doing a fish less cycle. This is my plan for stocking:

2 Bolivian Rams
2 Bleeding Heart Tetra
7 Various Species of Cory
3 Zebra Loaches
4 Otocinclus
4 Harlequin Rasbora
5 Neon Tetra
4 Cherry Barb
Substrate - Gravel

Filter - Tetra EX1200 and a Juwel 3.0

I currently have in my smaller tank:

4 Harlequin Rasbora
2 Peppered Cory
2 Zebra Loaches
1 Oto
2 Neon Tetra
2 Cherry Barb
( I got the neons and cherrys from a friend)


I will get a API test kit


Does anyone have any suggestions for stocking that go with what I already have.

Thanks

 

[LyndaB]

7 species of cory? How many per species?

Tetras and barbs should be kept in group of 6-8, more is even better. I believe rasboras are the same.

 

[fishyperson3010]

1 or 2 depending on the species
Will they all shoal together?

Edit: Ok I will up the shoals to 6

 

[LyndaB]

Some corys will shoal, two of my species do, but the pygmys will not. So, it really depends on what you get.

 

[fishyperson3010]

Ok thanks
Could I add anything and if so what?

 

[fishyperson3010]

Could I add anything?

 

[LyndaB]

Geez, have patience already. I'm at work, not like I'm just sitting here waiting to see what you need.

45 gallons:

2 Bolivian Rams
6 Bleeding Heart Tetra
7 Various Species of Cory (I would do 3 species of corys, 3 each)
3 Zebra Loaches
4 Otocinclus
6 Harlequin Rasbora
5 Neon Tetra
6 Cherry Barb

Personally? I think you're pretty well stocked with this plan. In fact, I'd eliminate the cherry barbs and up the neons to 8. I would also eliminate the otos and you're pretty full on bottom dwellers.

When stocking a tank, a very important issue is to keep in mind how many each species needs in its school.

 

[fishyperson3010]

Sorry I'm really excited

 

[LyndaB]

It's easy to get excited in this hobby..... if you didn't, I'd worry about you.....

 

[fishyperson3010]

Just leak tested it and every thing seems fine so is there any tips on fish less cycling

 

[LyndaB]

Pick your poison:

Tips and tricks for your fastest fishless cycle!

The (almost) Complete Guide and FAQ to Fishless Cycling

 

[fishyperson3010]

Thanks for the articles
Will Jeyes Kleen Off be ok as ammonia source?

 

[calfishguy]

Shake the bottle if it foams it won't work if it doesn't it will be fine.