marketfresh
Aquarium Advice Newbie
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- Sep 30, 2012
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Hello, first inquiry on the forum, love all of the information available here.
I have a 55 gallon fresh aquarium and I am trying to decide on stocking. It is likely nearing the end of its cycle as there is no longer any amonia showing up daily and I am seeing decent amounts of nitrate (of course there is still some daily nitrite as well). In the tank currently are about 10 endlers plus a couple of their fry and 2 black moors along with a beautiful 12" common pleco. Once the nitrogen cycle completes I am trying to plan out some additional community fish that I can add to liven the tank up a little more. As it stands they all seem to just spend their time in one half of the tank with the endlers near the top and the black moors digging around in the sand. Of course, the pleco is all over the place at night, knocking around the black moors with his massive tail.
In my research I have come up with the possibility of puting in 8 or so platties, maybe 6 or 8 zebra danios and maybe another 8 cherry barbs. My question is, how do you all feel about the compatibility of what I've listed as well as other potentials that I could go with. Also, do you feel that is close to a maximum number of fish I could stock or could I afford to fit many more in as well.
Looking forward to any feedback ya'll may provide!
I have a 55 gallon fresh aquarium and I am trying to decide on stocking. It is likely nearing the end of its cycle as there is no longer any amonia showing up daily and I am seeing decent amounts of nitrate (of course there is still some daily nitrite as well). In the tank currently are about 10 endlers plus a couple of their fry and 2 black moors along with a beautiful 12" common pleco. Once the nitrogen cycle completes I am trying to plan out some additional community fish that I can add to liven the tank up a little more. As it stands they all seem to just spend their time in one half of the tank with the endlers near the top and the black moors digging around in the sand. Of course, the pleco is all over the place at night, knocking around the black moors with his massive tail.
In my research I have come up with the possibility of puting in 8 or so platties, maybe 6 or 8 zebra danios and maybe another 8 cherry barbs. My question is, how do you all feel about the compatibility of what I've listed as well as other potentials that I could go with. Also, do you feel that is close to a maximum number of fish I could stock or could I afford to fit many more in as well.
Looking forward to any feedback ya'll may provide!