125G Stocking Help

[Johnnyr]

Hey guys, so far this is what I have in there:

2 x Blood Parrots
5 x Bolivian Rams
1 x Red Hump Eartheater

Can you suggest a few more things....maybe some interesting catfish? I would also like to keep the tank lightly stocked.

[Ruben Tolon]

subtract the blood parrots and add a couple of extra female red humps to go along with the male.

[KenyanSandBoa]

I agree with adding a few more Geos...they tend to do better in groups.

If you looking for a cat that won't outgrow the tank...what about a nice Jaguar Cat or something.

What about bichirs...they are always a great addition.

[Johnnyr]

If I can find more Geo's, I will get some, but they only had one (wild caught)

Lol...why is it that everytime I mention my BP's people say to take them out? I've had them for over 2 years and love them dearly. They are very, very peaceful, and have never caused any issues. the BP's are staying.

As for Bichers...I thought they got huge?

[Ruben Tolon]

Because blood parrots are a manmade abomination. They look out of place in a South American cichlid tank with geos and rams. There's plenty of other neotropical cichlids like severums that would be better and more attractive options.

[Johnnyr]

Wow...abominations? They are so cute!


I agree that they don't really go with the SA look....but meh, I love em anyways.

[Ruben Tolon]

Sorry if I was harsh, I just don't see what is so cute about a fish being bred deliberately for its deformity.

[kooter]

I would add 1 blue acara and a school of about 5 or 6 corys.
If no corys then a whiptail,banjo or talking catfish