Just setup new 55 Gal need advice and fish!

[jbimflyer]

Just set up my 55 Gal and I transferred my existing fish from their old 20 Gal. I have cycled for a week now with the old filter from my 20 Gal and some fast swimming tetras(gray w/red tails not sure what kind), and all seem To be doing just fine. It's 5 Pandas, 2 emerald cats, 4 Tetras I mentioned, and 3 Dwarf loaches, 2 Hillstreams and a Bristlenose Pleco.

Ok so my Question is... Now that u know it is a planted 55 Gal with Driftwood, what kinds of fish can I add to them?

 

[BBradbury]

YourTank

Just set up my 55 Gal and I transferred my existing fish from their old 20 Gal. I have cycled for a week now with the old filter from my 20 Gal and some fast swimming tetras(gray w/red tails not sure what kind), and all seem To be doing just fine. It's 5 Pandas, 2 emerald cats, 4 Tetras I mentioned, and 3 Dwarf loaches, 2 Hillstreams and a Bristlenose Pleco.

Ok so my Question is... Now that u know it is a planted 55 Gal with Driftwood, what kinds of fish can I add to them?

Hello jb...

As long as you change the tank water frequently and service the filtration system, you could have quite a few more fish. I like Danios and Platys.
Both are a peaceful fish. They prefer a heavily planted surface, but that's a good thing. Floating plants are very helpful in maintaining a steady and healthy water chemistry.

B

 

[jbimflyer]

Hello jb...

As long as you change the tank water frequently and service the filtration system, you could have quite a few more fish. I like Danios and Platys.
Both are a peaceful fish. They prefer a heavily planted surface, but that's a good thing. Floating plants are very helpful in maintaining a steady and healthy water chemistry.

B

Thanx, that sounds good but I was thinking some bigger fish like Gouramis or something, and I'm not sure where to Get some floating plants. Do you know the names of some of these plants?

 

[courtanee]

Duckweed frogbit and dwarf water lettuce are all hood floating plant options. I would get 2 more of those tetras for sure. Usually tetras like schools of 6.

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[courtanee]

A nice pearl gourami would be a good center piece fish

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