Hi all. First post. Just trying to plan out my next tank and am looking for any input.
I am planning on a 50 gal tank, sand substrate, lots of rocks (maybe a couple cichlid stones), live plants, and some driftwood. Canister filter. Fishless cycle w/ ammonium hydroxide. For lighting I will start with a 6500k CFL and then maybe eventually move to LED.
I'm not sure on plants yet but I've got some crypto wendtii and anubias that have grown out of control in a 20 gal that I will definitely put in there.
I can go a couple different routes in terms of stocking. I really like cichlids so I want some cichlids but I also really like schooling fish. So while I am considering a cichlid only tank I think I would like to go the direction of peaceful cichlids in a peaceful community tank.
Here is what I am currently considering:
1 x Bolivian Ram
1 x German Blue Ram
1 x Kribensis
5 x Otocinclus catfish
15 x rummynose tetra
According to Aqadvisor this will have my stocked at 65%.
I would definitely like more cichlids if possible. How do multiple cichlids of the same species do together? I really don't want any breeding if possible.
I also like the idea of harlequin rasbora, but aqadvisor suggests optimal water temperature is too high for them.
Also considering some pearl gouramis, how many of these would I want together?
I am looking for any and all suggestions. Please voice any comments, concerns, or questions.
Thanks!
I am planning on a 50 gal tank, sand substrate, lots of rocks (maybe a couple cichlid stones), live plants, and some driftwood. Canister filter. Fishless cycle w/ ammonium hydroxide. For lighting I will start with a 6500k CFL and then maybe eventually move to LED.
I'm not sure on plants yet but I've got some crypto wendtii and anubias that have grown out of control in a 20 gal that I will definitely put in there.
I can go a couple different routes in terms of stocking. I really like cichlids so I want some cichlids but I also really like schooling fish. So while I am considering a cichlid only tank I think I would like to go the direction of peaceful cichlids in a peaceful community tank.
Here is what I am currently considering:
1 x Bolivian Ram
1 x German Blue Ram
1 x Kribensis
5 x Otocinclus catfish
15 x rummynose tetra
According to Aqadvisor this will have my stocked at 65%.
I would definitely like more cichlids if possible. How do multiple cichlids of the same species do together? I really don't want any breeding if possible.
I also like the idea of harlequin rasbora, but aqadvisor suggests optimal water temperature is too high for them.
Also considering some pearl gouramis, how many of these would I want together?
I am looking for any and all suggestions. Please voice any comments, concerns, or questions.
Thanks!