Recent content by njrock

How destructive would a Bristlenose Pleco be on the live plants I want in this tank? I'm considering this stocking plan alternative with a sand substrate: 1 Angelfish 1 Dwarf/Honey Gourami (Suggestions/Preferences??) 1 Lyre-Tailed Dalmatian Molly 6 (?) Kuhli Loaches 6 Cardinal Tetras 1...

Hey guys. As the title says, I'm attempting to start a fishless cycle in a new 10 gallon tank with an AquaClear 20 filter. I want to get it started over my college Christmas break, but am concerned I will be gone too long and all of the beneficial bacteria will die off before u return. I plan to...

A couple other things I have questions on/am considering: 1) I'm open to any suggestions for other types of schooling fish. My original plan was a school of Neon Tetras, but I know they will probably just end up lunch for the Angelfish. I like the look of the Rummy-nose Tetras, but am unsure of...

Will there be any issues with loaches nipping at the fins of the angel? And if I do decide on loaches, how many and what species would you recommendand why, to replace the cories? Thanks :)

I am familiar with the nitrogen cycle and how to cycle a new tank, yes. Will loaches clean up the scraps that sink to the bottom? I haven't researched them at all, really. Also, I know the "one pound of gravel per gallon recommendation". Is that the same with sand? I do plan to plant this...

Hey guys. Planning everything for my 29 gallon tank before purchasing anything and I have a few questions. I plan on an Aquaclear 70 filter, and my (hopeful) stocking plan is to have one or two centerpiece fish, one school of something, 3 Dalmatian Mollies because I think they look awesome, and...