Aquarium Rock.

[Rhodricartref]

Hello,

I am planning on setting up a new 60 ltr planted aquarium. I will have eleocharis parvula dwarf hairgrass and some other plants in there. I want to use some coral rock. I have some coral rock outside. It has been there for 4-5 years now and has recently gone into the garge. I am wondering is it safe to use the coral rock my my 60 ltr planted aquarium?

Thank you,

R W Thomas


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[Mebbid]

It is, but it will likely raise your ph. You will just have to plan your stocking accordingly.

 

[Rhodricartref]

Stocking?


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[Mebbid]

The fish you choose. Soft water fish such as tetras won't be good for higher ph levels while other fish such as African cichlids do better in higher ph

 

[Rhodricartref]

What are thesefish called and will they be ok in the tank with coral?


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[Spencer1044]

Bolivian Rams

 

[Rhodricartref]

Will they be ok in this type of tank? And the tank is a 60 ltr


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[Spencer1044]

The recommended tank size for this fish is more around 120 liters and likes a couple of bunches of dense plants and some open swimming space hence the need for a larger tank im not saying it can't be don't but it will be more happy in a larger tank

 

[Rhodricartref]

Ok. Any other colour full fish that i could put in a 60 ltr planted and coral rock?


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[Spencer1044]

Do you plant on having a community tank

 

[Rhodricartref]

What do you mean in Commuinity tank?


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[Spencer1044]

Multiple fish species

 

[Spencer1044]

What I suggest for fish is mollies, barbs, or gourami. But if you get some peat moss and put it in the filter it will lower the Ph which allows you a larger selection of fish

 

[Rhodricartref]

Ok. I would rether the rams. I think for the sake of the coral i will just use aquarium rock. What type of rock would be realy nice in with dwarf hairgrass?


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[emerald76]

Those are German blue rams, not bolivians


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[Rhodricartref]

Ok. They look the same but i think they are german rams. Thanks


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[FWFishTanks]

Bolivian Rams

Those are German blue rams. It even says on the picture.

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[FWFishTanks]

Those are German blue rams, not bolivians


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Oops! I didn't see your post.

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[Rhodricartref]

O yes. Did not see that. Thanks


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[Mebbid]

Ok. I would rether the rams. I think for the sake of the coral i will just use aquarium rock. What type of rock would be realy nice in with dwarf hairgrass?


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My favorite type of rock is lace rock. It works really well for stacking and looks neat.