Future Tank Endeavor

[Mebbid]

That may look nice as well, I thought about it was just unsure of the direction I wanted to take. Having each school shoal together nicely was the goal in mind though so that might be what I end up doing.

The problem is that most schooling fish really only stick together if they feel threatened.

 

[jessipanda]

The problem is that most schooling fish really only stick together if they feel threatened.

I wasn't suggesting they not get some semi-larger fish...just not go overboard with so many different schooling fish. They will still school when people come near the tank and if there are some centerpiece fish, won't they? I know my tetras do when someone goes near the tank and they are the only fish in my 55g (other than a farlowella).

 

[wilkieam]

Another question, would substituting the blood parrots for a pair of blue rams work? Or would they cause problems?

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[ImACoolguy]

I'd actually really suggest it over the parrots. Much less chance of causing trouble.


Caleb

 

[Finntastic]

I'd actually really suggest it over the parrots. Much less chance of causing trouble.


Caleb

I agree with Caleb all the way on this one.

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[wilkieam]

Okay cool, I honestly just thought of them whole I was at work last night and they're gorgeous

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[sinibotia]

A few users on here breed really fantastic ones, you could buy from them...

 

[wilkieam]

Ok, so here's the new potential stocking list... I ended up going to one of the big box stores to Christmas shop for the dog and decided I'd probably enjoy a 75g more. Let me know what you think.

 

[Finntastic]

No shrimp with the ram

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[Finntastic]

They will have a tasty snack. Remember no cichlids with shrimp. You could actually probably to bamboo shrimp or giant blue wood shrimp

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[sinibotia]

I think if the tank is heavily planted enough then a colony of shrimp would breed faster than a pair of rams could pick them off

 

[wilkieam]

Struggling. Is it weird that the shrimp are the part I'm most excited about?

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[wilkieam]

I think if the tank is heavily planted enough then a colony of shrimp would breed faster than a pair of rams could pick them off

Okay, thanks Sini! I was planning on adding the rams last, so that's really reassuring

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[wilkieam]

And more plants the better imo.

Would this be a good light fixture?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00G...=20SF0Z6UGQG28&coliid=I9I7ABJZBIDG3&vs=1&th=0

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[sinibotia]

I haven't used it but I know most users here swear by finnex lights, so I'd say go for it.

 

[wilkieam]

I'm super escatic now... time to start saving, this is one heck of a project...

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[sinibotia]

I think that light may be too powerful for no CO2 though... Maybe use a less powerful medium-level light and excel?

 

[wilkieam]

Any suggestions?

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[Finntastic]

I think if the tank is heavily planted enough then a colony of shrimp would breed faster than a pair of rams could pick them off

I've heard several stories about who pairs of rams have decimated huge shrimp colonies in days.

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[Finntastic]

Do research on it

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