stocking Ideas

[MYTY1705]

I have a 29 gal and was wondering on stocking
Would this be ok, or over crowded?

1 Archocentrus nigrofasciatus (convict/zebra cichlid)
2 Thorichthys rio obispo (rio obispo cichlid)
1 Thorichthys aureus (cichlid)
1 Ancistrus temminckii (bristlenose pleco)

any other ideas would be appreciated.

 

[Fishyfanatic]

I'm not farmilier with the rio obispo cichlid. I did a quick search and found a site that doesn't recommend any tank less then 75 gal. I'm assuming because of the swimming space. The Nigrofasciatus is aggressive in nature whereas the thorichthys aureus is semi-aggressive. But with adequate hiding places, you shouldn't have a problem. And as usual the pleco would be fine. HTH

 

[MYTY1705]

maybe 2 thorichthys meeki instead?

 

[Fishyfanatic]

That sounds good. You could have a pair of each if you decided not to get the rio.

 

[MYTY1705]

so 2 fire mouth, 2 convict, 2 aureus, and the pleco? That's not over crowding it?

 

[Fishyfanatic]

I meant two of the convicts, and two of the Aureus. That would put you at about 29 inches including the pleco.