Tank Overhaul

[Jagwa]

Im in the process of planning a tank overhaul with my 4ft 65 gal.

First of all im gonna change the substrate from light brown pool filter sand to a black gravel. This is because the light brown does not show the fish colour at all and the rest of the tank is a similar colour. Will be getting some fake plants because the fish always destroy any attempts with real plants.

The stock:
I am definitely having a breeding pair of rainbow cichlids and a gold severum in this tank. However im unsure of what else to keep. Im in two minds of whether to go for cories and a schooling fish like some of the larger tetra(larger beacause of severum) and barbs. or maybe a pair of firemouths. maybe even another severum?

Any ideas or input about mismatches are welcome.

 

[Jagwa]

is a green terror a good idea?

 

[mfdrookie516]

from what ive heard about green terrors, the name says it all... ive heard theyre like a jack dempsey on steriods... ive heard from a few people that firemouths are relatively peaceful compared to other sa cichlids... id say if you stick with the rainbows, firemouths, and tiger barbs you would be ok...

 

[Nippy Fish]

If you get Tiger Barbs be sure to get at least 6 or they won't adjust well. They'll either pick other fish to death or pick each other to death.

 

[Jagwa]

im gonna try out the green terror, if thing dont work out i will have to go for the barbs. I just really think that gt's look amazing especially the males