Mad-Hatter-Justin
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Hi everyone,
I am purchasing an Osaka 260 aquarium (260 litres, approx 62 UK gallons and 69 US gallons) from my local aquatics centre this coming Wednesday. I have had aquariums previously with Angelfish and was considering setting up a species tank but I am not entirely sure I want to do that again. So I was hoping you guys & girls could help me...
1.) How many adult Angelfish would my tank eventually stock as a species tank? (I was thinking about 6 or 7 + a small pleco possibly)
2.) Does anyone have any ideas for a community tank with Angelfish? (Research seems to suggest Tetras but is there anything else a little less predictable?)
3.) I saw a beautiful pair of (juveniles) peach/golden Severum, which the assistant has kindly reserved for me for until the end of next month (allow for nitrogen cycle etc). He seems to think that the tank will house these two from now until they die, providing they are only with a small pleco or by themselves? I love this idea! Obviously I would aquascape my tank in accordance with their needs but I wanted a second opinion on this arrangement. I thought one would be quite comfortable with a pleco, but two with a pleco throughout adulthood seemed a little tight when they can get up to 10"- I think..? Anyway I wanted to ask you guys!
4.) Also on the above ^^ would a Severum not be unhappy by itself or with just a pleco?
5.) Any other tank suggestions/ comments would be much appreciated!
Sorry for posting a new thread when I'm only a newbie! And sorry it's so incredibly long!
Thanks
Justin
I am purchasing an Osaka 260 aquarium (260 litres, approx 62 UK gallons and 69 US gallons) from my local aquatics centre this coming Wednesday. I have had aquariums previously with Angelfish and was considering setting up a species tank but I am not entirely sure I want to do that again. So I was hoping you guys & girls could help me...
1.) How many adult Angelfish would my tank eventually stock as a species tank? (I was thinking about 6 or 7 + a small pleco possibly)
2.) Does anyone have any ideas for a community tank with Angelfish? (Research seems to suggest Tetras but is there anything else a little less predictable?)
3.) I saw a beautiful pair of (juveniles) peach/golden Severum, which the assistant has kindly reserved for me for until the end of next month (allow for nitrogen cycle etc). He seems to think that the tank will house these two from now until they die, providing they are only with a small pleco or by themselves? I love this idea! Obviously I would aquascape my tank in accordance with their needs but I wanted a second opinion on this arrangement. I thought one would be quite comfortable with a pleco, but two with a pleco throughout adulthood seemed a little tight when they can get up to 10"- I think..? Anyway I wanted to ask you guys!
4.) Also on the above ^^ would a Severum not be unhappy by itself or with just a pleco?
5.) Any other tank suggestions/ comments would be much appreciated!
Sorry for posting a new thread when I'm only a newbie! And sorry it's so incredibly long!
Thanks
Justin