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Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Hey all,
I am cycling my very first aquarium, ever. I am, along with my girlfriend, visiting some of the LFS to see what we each like, and what we might find interesting.
I know from reading a lot over the last few weeks that I want cichlids, and her list of random stuff is about 50% cichlid, 50% other stuff.
So, out of her list, I have been researching to try to get down to fish that are from the same lake or area, and am coming up empty. I have a small list and most are 'aquarium' origin, and I have found nothing to see the real origin, if there is one. So here I am asking for some help getting a general idea on what will or will not match up.
I have a 55g, I have a bit of holey rock in the tank where the fish can hide as needed. I can always add more, or even different rock to add sheltering location. I have one anubias nana that can stay or go, but that is all that is in the tank at this time.
I am looking for a mostly peaceful tank for now. I am new and want to work on my own abilities to keep these fish happy & health as well as enjoying them, obviously. So here is my list with those things in mind. I am not opposed to moving away from cichlids, but she has her heart set on a specific peacock that she really loved, the German red peacock.
Here is the list:
German Red Peacock
Electric Blue Jack Dempsey - maybe but I am guessing not
Electric Blue Ram
Electric Yellow Cichlid
Spotted Pictus catfish - is this possible, or is it too risky.
Kribensis
Again, I did not have much luck with lake origins, so I am sorry if I am mixed 5 ways & a catfish. I also would like to know how many of each would be recommended.
Tank dimensions, if needed: 48Long x 21High x 12.5Deep, front to back.
The only must have is the German Red Peacock, which is her top choice.
Thanks,
N
I am cycling my very first aquarium, ever. I am, along with my girlfriend, visiting some of the LFS to see what we each like, and what we might find interesting.
I know from reading a lot over the last few weeks that I want cichlids, and her list of random stuff is about 50% cichlid, 50% other stuff.
So, out of her list, I have been researching to try to get down to fish that are from the same lake or area, and am coming up empty. I have a small list and most are 'aquarium' origin, and I have found nothing to see the real origin, if there is one. So here I am asking for some help getting a general idea on what will or will not match up.
I have a 55g, I have a bit of holey rock in the tank where the fish can hide as needed. I can always add more, or even different rock to add sheltering location. I have one anubias nana that can stay or go, but that is all that is in the tank at this time.
I am looking for a mostly peaceful tank for now. I am new and want to work on my own abilities to keep these fish happy & health as well as enjoying them, obviously. So here is my list with those things in mind. I am not opposed to moving away from cichlids, but she has her heart set on a specific peacock that she really loved, the German red peacock.
Here is the list:
German Red Peacock
Electric Blue Jack Dempsey - maybe but I am guessing not
Electric Blue Ram
Electric Yellow Cichlid
Spotted Pictus catfish - is this possible, or is it too risky.
Kribensis
Again, I did not have much luck with lake origins, so I am sorry if I am mixed 5 ways & a catfish. I also would like to know how many of each would be recommended.
Tank dimensions, if needed: 48Long x 21High x 12.5Deep, front to back.
The only must have is the German Red Peacock, which is her top choice.
Thanks,
N
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