55 gallon planted tank stocking

[eliscofield]

To start off this is my first post so feel free to move it I was not entirely sure where to put it. I am starting up a 55 gallon freshwater planted tank and I want to put in as many small tightly schooling fish as possible. The more options the better. Thank you.


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[eliscofield]

Also as I could use some lo light lo tech plant ideas.


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[Ghillie115]

You should try Rainbow Fish. They are somewhat hardy and are a beautiful schooling fish. Check out this article:

Rainbowfish - Keeping Rainbows in the Aquarium

 

[fishenthusiast]

Also as I could use some lo light lo tech plant ideas.


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Cryptocoryne sp., Anubias sp., Val, Dwarf Sag, Java Fern (many different varieties out there), Echinodorus sp., Bucephalandra, and Marsilea are all great options. Look at those species, and Google low tech aquascapes so you can get some ideas down.

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=99729

Look at this thread from TPT too. It'll give you some ideas.


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[eliscofield]

Thank you so much.


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[Barliman]

I am starting up a 55 gallon freshwater planted tank and I want to put in as many small tightly schooling fish as possible. The more options the better. Thank you.

Rummynoses are beautiful fish: active and very tight schooling.

 

[eliscofield]

Just checked them out on Google. I love them! Do glass catfish school.


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[fishenthusiast]

Just checked them out on Google. I love them! Do glass catfish school.


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I believe they do--schoal rather. From what I've read, they are rather shy and need a large group. Subdued lighting is recommended for them, which will be covered with low lighting if you'd choose to get them. This is a fish I'd love to try one day.

Check out Harlequin Rasboras, Bentos Tetras, Cherry Barbs, Red Phantom Tetras, and Cardinal Tetras. Any of them would be a great option as they all contrast greenery nicely.


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[eliscofield]

Thank you so much this forum is so helpful.


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[eliscofield]

How many schools should I put in and how many in each school?


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[Barliman]

Check out Harlequin Rasboras, Bentos Tetras, Cherry Barbs, Red Phantom Tetras, and Cardinal Tetras. Any of them would be a great option as they all contrast greenery nicely.

I love Red Phantoms.

 

[Barliman]

How many schools should I put in and how many in each school?

With a 55 you've got plenty of room to have good-sized schools of small fish, but it also depends on the filtration you have. Aquarium Adviser can give you a good rough estimate.

For example, two schools of 13 each, harlequin rasboras and neon tetras, would be easily doable. And you'd have room for larger "centerpiece" fish.