Suggestions for 100G Tropical Freshwater tank

[bettaowner]

I would add angelfish rather than discus and zebra loaches rather than clowns

 

[KPhilly]

So, I'm thinking about getting 3 Zebra Loaches! Any ideas what bottom dwellers will be good for them?

 

[bettaowner]

Corydoras or bristle nose plecos are some peaceful and attractive options.

 

[KPhilly]

What about butterfly fish for the surface? Is that a no go?

 

[bettaowner]

That is a beautiful fish but will eat smaller fish so you would want some African or new world cichlids.

 

[KPhilly]

Ehhh! Would 3 loaches, 10 Corys, and maybe 3 plecos work for the bottom?

 

[bettaowner]

That would work. Add many hiding areas for the plecos because they can be territorial

 

[KPhilly]

Will do! What about shrimp?

 

[bettaowner]

You really can't add shrimp. If you add the butterfly, you'll need large tank mates that will feast on the shrimp

 

[KPhilly]

I don't think I'm gonna go with the butterfly. Maybe next tank though!

 

[bettaowner]

The angels still might eat the shrimp.

 

[KPhilly]

Ahhh, that's a bummer! I've come up with a simple idea. But I'd like to have y'all's help! Starting with the bottom, lets plan each level of the aquarium. Can I get some help?

 

[bettaowner]

For the bottom you could have corydora sterbai or albino corydora aneas. You can have a few albino bn plecos. Finally, you can have your three zebra loaches and possibly some yoyo loaches

 

[KPhilly]

That sounds good. Will all the loaches live compatible?

 

[bettaowner]

Both species are assertive so you don't need to worry about competition for food.

 

[KPhilly]

Alright, sounds good to me. I guess we could move to mid level!

 

[bettaowner]

For mid water, you can have center piece fish like some pearl or moonlight gouramis. Another option would be a few angelfish. For schooling fish, I'd add gold or bleeding heart tetras, giant danios, or harlequin/scissor tail rasboras.

 

[KPhilly]

What schooling size would you recommend?

 

[bettaowner]

You have a big tank so I'd say you can have schools of around 10-15 fish

 

[KPhilly]

Per type of fish?