Hi all,
In short, I'd like to run my theoretical set up past you, before I make a start on it.
I am ordering a new 340L (75G) tank, with a footprint of 120cm x 60cm (4' x 2') which I intend to plant out quite heavily with a sandy substrate and plenty of nice big rocks and some bogwood. After some research and consideration, here's my idea for a community, to be built up with care, in the correct order (not the order listed) over some time.
2 x Ellioti Cichlid
2 x Keyhole Cichlid
1 x Red Tailed Black Shark
6 x Red Line Torpedo Barb (or is this too many?)
8-12 x Tiger Barb (please advise on quantity)
1 x Small Pleco (maybe a Tiger)
5 x Zebra Loach
or
5 x Chain Loach
or
5 x Polkadot Loach
8 x Platty
or
8 x Swordtails
My main concerns are:
1) Have I gone too bottom heavy?
2) Will these guys all get along?
3) Will they share water hardness, acidity, temperature...?
4) Have I just overstocked?
5) Other...?
I look forward to your experienced opintions...
Thanks
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In short, I'd like to run my theoretical set up past you, before I make a start on it.
I am ordering a new 340L (75G) tank, with a footprint of 120cm x 60cm (4' x 2') which I intend to plant out quite heavily with a sandy substrate and plenty of nice big rocks and some bogwood. After some research and consideration, here's my idea for a community, to be built up with care, in the correct order (not the order listed) over some time.
2 x Ellioti Cichlid
2 x Keyhole Cichlid
1 x Red Tailed Black Shark
6 x Red Line Torpedo Barb (or is this too many?)
8-12 x Tiger Barb (please advise on quantity)
1 x Small Pleco (maybe a Tiger)
5 x Zebra Loach
or
5 x Chain Loach
or
5 x Polkadot Loach
8 x Platty
or
8 x Swordtails
My main concerns are:
1) Have I gone too bottom heavy?
2) Will these guys all get along?
3) Will they share water hardness, acidity, temperature...?
4) Have I just overstocked?
5) Other...?
I look forward to your experienced opintions...
Thanks
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