goofyboots13
Aquarium Advice Apprentice
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- Nov 25, 2012
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Long story short, I recently had some kind of fungus, or something, ravage my tank recently, and the only fish left are a dalmation molly, and a chinese algae eater.
Currently have crushed coral substrate, and a few rocks left. Filtration is a Magnum 250, and a medium sized sponge filter in the bottom.
Threw most everything I had, away. As you can see, its a blank canvas now. Figured I would come here and maybe get some suggestions on some of your favorite plants, or what you think would look really nice and work with the height of the hexagon tank. Was thinking of going with the silk/cloth plants instead of the plastic, as they seem like they would look more natural.
As far as stocking fish, I'm not really sure. I used to keep cichlids for quite a few years, and had the tank in the computer room for a while. When I moved it to the living room, I decided to start over and try a different mix of fish. I had, what seemed like, a pretty good mix in there for a couple months, but as stated above, they are gone now. Had three little angels, two pictus cats, two tiger barbs, two dalmation mollies, a little red tail shark, pleco, two chinese algae eaters.
I'd like a good range of sizes shapes and colors, and a school or two, but I'm not to hip to how many and what types to keep it lively at all water levels, and somewhat full, but not overstocked. I know swimming space can be an issue in a hex.
I'm going to get some good water changes in for the next month before I add any fish in due to what happened though. I had my water tested, and all levels were spot on, but just don't want to take any chances.
Currently have crushed coral substrate, and a few rocks left. Filtration is a Magnum 250, and a medium sized sponge filter in the bottom.
Threw most everything I had, away. As you can see, its a blank canvas now. Figured I would come here and maybe get some suggestions on some of your favorite plants, or what you think would look really nice and work with the height of the hexagon tank. Was thinking of going with the silk/cloth plants instead of the plastic, as they seem like they would look more natural.
As far as stocking fish, I'm not really sure. I used to keep cichlids for quite a few years, and had the tank in the computer room for a while. When I moved it to the living room, I decided to start over and try a different mix of fish. I had, what seemed like, a pretty good mix in there for a couple months, but as stated above, they are gone now. Had three little angels, two pictus cats, two tiger barbs, two dalmation mollies, a little red tail shark, pleco, two chinese algae eaters.
I'd like a good range of sizes shapes and colors, and a school or two, but I'm not to hip to how many and what types to keep it lively at all water levels, and somewhat full, but not overstocked. I know swimming space can be an issue in a hex.
I'm going to get some good water changes in for the next month before I add any fish in due to what happened though. I had my water tested, and all levels were spot on, but just don't want to take any chances.