Stocking Suggestions- 125 Gallon Freshwater

[e.mmareese]

What are some stocking suggestions for a 125 freshwater? I currently have a 55 Gallon and have:

- 4 angle fish
- 1 rainbow shark
- 1 ropefish/reedfish

But I will be getting my 125 set up and running within the next week or so and I will be getting at least one more ropefish and was thinking of maybe 4 or 5 boeseman rainbow fish.

Any suggestions on what else to stock it with? Maybe some schooling fish or some gourami?

 

[thegundog]

What are the dimensions of the 125?

Is it a 6' tank?

 

[e.mmareese]

What are the dimensions of the 125?

Is it a 6' tank?

72x18x21 is the dimensions

 

[thegundog]

Friend.. you have so many wonderful options with that size tank!

The first area I review when looking at compatibility is temperature needs.

Rainbows are awesome, very, very active and they are so exciting in larger groups especially in a 6' tank... but they desire a bit cooler temps than the angels..

With that size tank I like action!

So I'd go with 2 to 3 different species of Rainbows in groups of 5-6.

I'd also add 7-8 Denison Red-Line Torpedo Barbs

A group of 8-9 of your favorite cory species
5-6 Bolivian Rams

And add your ropefish!

But don't add all these fish at the same time!

Have fun with that 125!