Sam's Terrariums
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Hi! I am looking to set up a tank with the dimensions 48l" x 12d" x 20h" (supposedly 55g) in an amazon-type setup. This build will not happen for a little while, as I am currently reorganizing my tanks around a new shelf I got. I currently have a tentative hardscape in the tank, and nothing else, but I have plans for planting. Pics of the tank and hardscape are attached.
I was wondering if these fish would work as tankmates in a tank of this size, if I need to reduce numbers, switch to a similar species, or simply omit some from the tank. Stocking plan is as follows:
6-8 Dicrossus Filamentosus depending on feedback. What would be a good number? I've heard they should be kept in groups.
2-3 (pair or harem) Apisto. Agassizii, probably fire red or super fire red, depends on what's available.
30 Black Neon Tetras (I have 8 in another tank, I would purchase more.
1 L306-L397 Tiger Pleco (either Alenquer or Takutut, shop I got it from wasn't sure) His name is Stealin' Steve
Possibly 2 otocinclus
Corys of some kind -- I have a skunk cory in another tank, all of his friends have died but he remains I might want to get more friends for him. Also possibly Bronze Corys (C. aeneus).
How aggressive are the apistos? My mom hates it when my fish chase each other (even if nobody gets hurt), would they get along well with each other? With the corys? With the checkerboards? I've had problems with my GBRs chasing corys (and each other) before, is that normal territorial behavior from dwarf cichlids or were my rams just exceptional jerks?
My plant list for now is as follows:
Vallisneria Spiralis
Hygrophilia corymbosa 'angustifolia'
Red java fern (on the wood)
Cryptcoryne Wendetii 'bronze'
Echinodorus sp.
Maybe Pink Amazon Sword, maybe not. It depends on which lights I end up using, I guess.
...and possibly emersed plants like pothos, dumb canes, philodendron, spider plant, etc.
Any suggestions for changing the stocking, proposed alternative species, feedback on stocking ideas, and any other comments are appreciated.
Thanks for reading, have a great day!
I hope I put this thread in the right category
I was wondering if these fish would work as tankmates in a tank of this size, if I need to reduce numbers, switch to a similar species, or simply omit some from the tank. Stocking plan is as follows:
6-8 Dicrossus Filamentosus depending on feedback. What would be a good number? I've heard they should be kept in groups.
2-3 (pair or harem) Apisto. Agassizii, probably fire red or super fire red, depends on what's available.
30 Black Neon Tetras (I have 8 in another tank, I would purchase more.
1 L306-L397 Tiger Pleco (either Alenquer or Takutut, shop I got it from wasn't sure) His name is Stealin' Steve
Possibly 2 otocinclus
Corys of some kind -- I have a skunk cory in another tank, all of his friends have died but he remains I might want to get more friends for him. Also possibly Bronze Corys (C. aeneus).
How aggressive are the apistos? My mom hates it when my fish chase each other (even if nobody gets hurt), would they get along well with each other? With the corys? With the checkerboards? I've had problems with my GBRs chasing corys (and each other) before, is that normal territorial behavior from dwarf cichlids or were my rams just exceptional jerks?
My plant list for now is as follows:
Vallisneria Spiralis
Hygrophilia corymbosa 'angustifolia'
Red java fern (on the wood)
Cryptcoryne Wendetii 'bronze'
Echinodorus sp.
Maybe Pink Amazon Sword, maybe not. It depends on which lights I end up using, I guess.
...and possibly emersed plants like pothos, dumb canes, philodendron, spider plant, etc.
Any suggestions for changing the stocking, proposed alternative species, feedback on stocking ideas, and any other comments are appreciated.
Thanks for reading, have a great day!
I hope I put this thread in the right category