I just introduced myself in the newbie area. I will use the search button for most of my basic questions, but I have to ask for a few specific recommendations for what I am looking for. I have had tanks in the past and I know what I want, but it's been so long most of my knowledge on compatibility and so on has been lost.
My general idea is to setup a 55 gallon FW tank with Bolivian rams, neon tetras and a couple of corydoras. If that is bad let me know now please!!! I would like to have 1 male and female RAM, a small school of NEON tetras (thinking around 8-12) and 2 or 3 Corys (probably albino).
I am thinking the rams are peaceful enough to be housed together with neons, but threatening enough looks wise to cause the neons to school around, but I'm afraid the stress of the rams might compromise the neons immunity to disease. The Corys would complete the package deal! I generally like the driftwood look some stacked rock in a couple places for nice hiding places.
Hopefully everything I said is possible. I would like a few small plants thinking that it would help keep a healthier tank but if I'm not mistaken the rams like a dim tank.
How should I cycle and prepare this tank and in what steps and order should I add these fish, assuming everything I want is possible? Thanks all
Couple last questions....
1: Would this setup work? (fish compatibility)
2: Are the numbers of Fish too crowded for a 55g?
3: lighting recommendations?
4: Decoration recommendations?
5: Use R/O water?
6: hardware recommendation for filtration and water movement.
My general idea is to setup a 55 gallon FW tank with Bolivian rams, neon tetras and a couple of corydoras. If that is bad let me know now please!!! I would like to have 1 male and female RAM, a small school of NEON tetras (thinking around 8-12) and 2 or 3 Corys (probably albino).
I am thinking the rams are peaceful enough to be housed together with neons, but threatening enough looks wise to cause the neons to school around, but I'm afraid the stress of the rams might compromise the neons immunity to disease. The Corys would complete the package deal! I generally like the driftwood look some stacked rock in a couple places for nice hiding places.
Hopefully everything I said is possible. I would like a few small plants thinking that it would help keep a healthier tank but if I'm not mistaken the rams like a dim tank.
How should I cycle and prepare this tank and in what steps and order should I add these fish, assuming everything I want is possible? Thanks all
Couple last questions....
1: Would this setup work? (fish compatibility)
2: Are the numbers of Fish too crowded for a 55g?
3: lighting recommendations?
4: Decoration recommendations?
5: Use R/O water?
6: hardware recommendation for filtration and water movement.