janky
Aquarium Advice Freak
Hi! first post.. brand new here.. and I have tons of questions!
I recently got a good deal on a 55 gal tank with equipment, and I have it set up now and began fishless cycling.
Ideally, I want to add some colorful discus and gouramis to the tank. I've checked the ideal conditions for both and they seem similar. It looks like I can keep the temp around 80, slightly acidic ph (6.5 ish) and they should do fine. I also see "KH" used in reference to water conditions... I assume that has to do with "hardness" or "softness" (Anyone care to clarify?)
Even there, the two breeds aren't far off (1-3 for discus, 4+ for gourami).
My ultimate question pertains to not overstocking the tank, and also to pleco/cat/loach compatibility.
There are a few plecos I'm very interested in - but their water conditions seem just a little out of reach from what I'm trying to do with the discus/gourami. Anyone have any luck pairing plecos with these fish??
Also, I figured 3-4 discus, 3-4 gourami, and 1 or 2 big plecos.
Is this fair, or will I have more/less room than anticipated?
I recently got a good deal on a 55 gal tank with equipment, and I have it set up now and began fishless cycling.
Ideally, I want to add some colorful discus and gouramis to the tank. I've checked the ideal conditions for both and they seem similar. It looks like I can keep the temp around 80, slightly acidic ph (6.5 ish) and they should do fine. I also see "KH" used in reference to water conditions... I assume that has to do with "hardness" or "softness" (Anyone care to clarify?)
Even there, the two breeds aren't far off (1-3 for discus, 4+ for gourami).
My ultimate question pertains to not overstocking the tank, and also to pleco/cat/loach compatibility.
There are a few plecos I'm very interested in - but their water conditions seem just a little out of reach from what I'm trying to do with the discus/gourami. Anyone have any luck pairing plecos with these fish??
Also, I figured 3-4 discus, 3-4 gourami, and 1 or 2 big plecos.
Is this fair, or will I have more/less room than anticipated?