Opinion on 50 Gal. Community tank

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Jwspong

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1 Albino tinfoil barb
1 khuli loach
1 Red tail black shark
1 Lace catfish
2 Angelfish
4 Tiger barb
1 dwarf gourami
1 yellow gourami
1 Platinum halfbeak
 
1 Albino tinfoil barb
1 khuli loach
1 Red tail black shark
1 Lace catfish
2 Angelfish
4 Tiger barb
1 dwarf gourami
1 yellow gourami
1 Platinum halfbeak

I'm sorry to say it, but that's a horrible stock, I love all those fish, but some grow too big, some to agressive
Tin foil barb really needs 225 gallons+
You need at least 5 kuhli loaches 8 is better in a tank that size
The red tailed shark is good, but too agressive for kuhlis
The lace catfish needs at least 3 in a group
The angel fish are good
I would up the tiger barb school to 8 it 10, because if you only have four they will fin nip your gouramis and angels to death, if they are going to be the only schooling mid level fish, I would honestly add 12
The dwarf gourami might have some problems with the gold(yellow) gourami being too agressive, I would keep the gold
The shark might be a bit mean to the half beak, but it could be ok
Here's what I would do
1 gold gourami
1 African leaf fish
2 angels( watch out if they are being picked on, I would have a back up plan, wouldn't really advice angels but if you want them, it can be done, just keep an eye out)
10 -12 tiger barbs( you can add 4 normals, 3 albinos, and 3 greens to add variety)
1 red tailed shark
 
Lol it is an odd bunch. Tiger barbs dont really bother anyone. yellow gourami chases the dwarf occasionally , but other than that everyone gets along more or less. Also, gonna get rid of the tinfoil barb once he gets too big.
 
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