Hello Fellow Fish Lovers!
I recently set up my new 55g (48"x12"x21") and it has been running for about 2 months. The tank was cycled with old filter media from my 36g Bowfront.
Currently I am running a Top Fin 60 and Aquaclear 50 on my 55g. I am thinking of swapping my Top Fin for my Aquaclear 70 that is on my 36g. I also plan on getting a Koralia powerhead for more waterflow (if needed). Thoughts?
I will have live plants, mainly swords, crypts, and sag, I have 80lbs of Black Eco-Complete as substrate, and do 30-50% water changes weekly. My water is in the High PH range (8-8.4) I do use API's freshwater master test kit. I currently have no C02 (too costly right now), but will be dosing liquid C02 and dry ferts.
As of now, I have:
2 Boesemani Rainbows (1M/1F)
2 Turqoise Rainbows (unsure of sex)
1 Goyder River Rainbow (unsure of sex)
4 Julii Cory Cats
I know that fish of the same species will have a better chance of shoaling, but I have read of many people keeping mixed rainbow tanks with success, so I have opted to go this route. I would love to up the number of Boesemani's, but can do with just the 2 I have now. My stocking list looks like this so far:
STOCKING (open to other options)
5 Boesemani (2M/3F)
2 Turqoise
2 Goyder River
6 Cory Cats
5 Oto's
and possibly 10+ Rummynose Tetras
I am dead set on rainbows, and was wondering if my current stock list is overcrowded, or if anyone sees any potential problems.
Any and all thoughts/suggestions are appreciated!
I recently set up my new 55g (48"x12"x21") and it has been running for about 2 months. The tank was cycled with old filter media from my 36g Bowfront.
Currently I am running a Top Fin 60 and Aquaclear 50 on my 55g. I am thinking of swapping my Top Fin for my Aquaclear 70 that is on my 36g. I also plan on getting a Koralia powerhead for more waterflow (if needed). Thoughts?
I will have live plants, mainly swords, crypts, and sag, I have 80lbs of Black Eco-Complete as substrate, and do 30-50% water changes weekly. My water is in the High PH range (8-8.4) I do use API's freshwater master test kit. I currently have no C02 (too costly right now), but will be dosing liquid C02 and dry ferts.
As of now, I have:
2 Boesemani Rainbows (1M/1F)
2 Turqoise Rainbows (unsure of sex)
1 Goyder River Rainbow (unsure of sex)
4 Julii Cory Cats
I know that fish of the same species will have a better chance of shoaling, but I have read of many people keeping mixed rainbow tanks with success, so I have opted to go this route. I would love to up the number of Boesemani's, but can do with just the 2 I have now. My stocking list looks like this so far:
STOCKING (open to other options)
5 Boesemani (2M/3F)
2 Turqoise
2 Goyder River
6 Cory Cats
5 Oto's
and possibly 10+ Rummynose Tetras
I am dead set on rainbows, and was wondering if my current stock list is overcrowded, or if anyone sees any potential problems.
Any and all thoughts/suggestions are appreciated!