56gal column tank build

[Fishobsessed7]

Ok, I am getting a 56gal column for Christmas, and I'm wondering if this stock sounds alright to you


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[emerald76]

Sounds okay, the bottom should be big enough for cories


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[Fishobsessed7]

Ok thanks, that's the thing that mostly concerned me was cory space.


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[Fishobsessed7]

Anyone have any suggestions on what to change/remove/add?


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[Mebbid]

More snails. Other than that I like it.

 

[brennae]

I agree more snails and lots of plants!

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[FWFishTanks]

A few more swordtails? They would fill the mid section nicely, as will the angels

 

[Eggheadfish]

Nice Christmas gift! I like the stock list as is, post pics as you go!

 

[Fishobsessed7]

Would the tank be to high for a betta? Dimensions are 30-18-24


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[Mebbid]

Would the tank be to high for a betta? Dimensions are 30-18-24


Fishobsessed7

Nah, it should be okay. Although I would pick a plakatt or a veil over a half moon or an elephant ear because they will be able to swim more easily.

 

[FWFishTanks]

Would the tank be to high for a betta? Dimensions are 30-18-24


Fishobsessed7

\My main concern would be the angels. depending on the betta, He may harass the angels. I would get a placket or a short fin betta, like mebbid stated above.

 

[Fishobsessed7]

Ok I already have a butterfly betta from petco. He doesn't seem to be a wonderful swimmer but I got him Wednesday. I also have a half moon.


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[FWFishTanks]

Ok I already have a butterfly betta from petco. He doesn't seem to be a wonderful swimmer but I got him Wednesday. I also have a half moon.


Fishobsessed7

If he doesn't bother the angels you should be good to go

 

[Fishobsessed7]

Would a male Brichardi work with this stock?


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[Fishobsessed7]

Ok, I guess the betta just pretends to be depressed when I'm there watching him. The lights were off and when I turned them on, he was swimming around and then he darted to the bottom.


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[Fishobsessed7]

Here's a pic. Don't worry it was not look this bad when it's finished. This is the "cycling look".





I plan to switch the background to black and go with live plants.


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[Fishobsessed7]

Here's a pic. Don't worry it was not look this bad when it's finished. This is the "cycling look".





I plan to switch the background to black and go with live plants.View attachment 259258


Fishobsessed7

We have our first problem! There is quite a bit a flow and I'm not so sure the Angels will work out. I'm definitely not putting a betta in. The filter is aqueon quite flow 55/75. It is rated 400gal per hour. Would the angel be fine? The filter is on the side of the tank instead of the back if that means anything.

I also am gonna need to replace the swords most likely because I'm probably not gonna have a hood. The filter is to big for the hood and I also cracked the glass. what would be a good fish to replace the swords that doesn't jump/ most likely won't jump.


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[Fishobsessed7]

I also need recommendations for a adjustable heater.


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[FWFishTanks]

Angels could probably workstill. I run 620 go on my 75 with no problems. Planting up the tank will help keep the angels comfortable

 

[Fishobsessed7]

Angels could probably workstill. I run 620 go on my 75 with no problems. Planting up the tank will help keep the angels comfortable

Ok thanks. I didn't really want to get rid of them so I'm glad they'll work out!


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