Tank stocking

[Ralphie126]

Or my 40g tank.... So far I have 3 female convicts that r 2 inches, a shark that is 3 inches 4 tiger barbs and can I add a rubber Pleco?

 

[fred]

Yes I would say so!'

 

[Aces11]

Idk how big convicts get but either way it sounds like you have plenty of room.

 

[Ralphie126]

All right thanks

 

[bruinsbro1997]

What kind of shark?

Either way I think you got room.

 

[Ralphie126]

Red tailed shark

 

[bruinsbro1997]

Red-tailed shark is fine in there FOR NOW, but be aware as they get bigger and more agressive you'll need to move it out of there into a bigger home, maybe 75+ gallons.

 

[Ralphie126]

It's 3 inches now and only aggressive for food

 

[TigerBarbs]

I have 7 tiger barbs and just got a pair of convicts and I love them so much!!!!!!! Theyre so awesome!! And they get along pretty good so far I also have a Senegal bichir and 1 convict snapped at him once because of territory but other than that theyre awesome. Good luck with them!!!

 

[bruinsbro1997]

It's 3 inches now and only aggressive for food

As long as you have a back-up plan just in case...

 

[Ralphie126]

Can I also add a tinfoil barb? Or is that over doing it?

 

[jetajockey]

Tinfoil barbs get over a foot long and are schoolers, so it'd be a bit much.

 

[Ralphie126]

Alright thanks .......

 

[Ralphie126]

So far I have 4 tiger barbs, 1 red tailed shark, 3 convicts, and a rubber lip Pleco.... What else can I add or that's it? Something to make the tank look nice

 

[Ralphie126]

Since the convicts are not males or breeding can I get a pair of yellow labs? Or no don't mix

 

[adadkins1]

I wouldn't add any other cichlids. Maybe bump your barbs up to a total of 7 or 8. You might could add some serpae tetras or other schooling fish that could fend for itself in your semi-aggressive setup. Maybe someone else will chime in on what you could do.

 

[Ralphie126]

Alright thanks .....

 

[TigerBarbs]

I think you should add more barbs and put another school of some other fish. Just make sure they are fast because of the convicts

 

[bruinsbro1997]

In my personal opinion I think you shouldn't add anything else, if the convicts and tiger barbs are getting along fine but I'd rather keep the peace than test the convicts personality...

 

[TigerBarbs]

Good point but usually more barbs stop fin nipping if it is taking place