Thanks TO everyone at ACF

[nfinit1]

Hello
All I would like to thank everyone for all the information I received when researching planted aquariums....from a beginner I am moving up...Learning alot.....
Hopefully u guys can see this pic clearly..I have since removed the Peace Lily from the tank and replaced it with a melon sword
Tanks Specs
75 gal, 2215 eheim, No CO2 system yet, Using FLourish Excel
1.73 watts per gal, Custom Sea Life Power Compact

Plants
Hygro Sunset
Swords
Crypt Wendtii Bronze, Red, Lutea
Microsword...Not doing tooo good
Dwarf sag...
Rotala Indica
Ludwigia Repens
Mygrio Fila..which will soon be removed
Telanthera Rosefolia (Alternanthera reineckii
Since the pic I have added
Crypt Balansae and Retrospiralis

Inhabitants
4 otos
3 Darios Botias...Had a snail problem...they cleared it over night
4 cory cats
10 neons
9 Celeb Rainbows
7 Flame tetras
A few Amano Shrimp


Now of course u guys know I have a question
I have seen the Blue/Red Tetra or Columbian Tetra and the Emporer Tetra...Beautiful Fish!!!
I would like a school of 5 of one of those...
Have I reached my limit on fish number???
Before u answer...I will be adding another Eheim 2215 or 2213 soon
Will the added eheim help the load?? It should???

Thanks Again

[nfinit1]

How do I upload the pic???

[djlen]

Bring 'em on Mike. You should have plenty of room for them.
I always liked Emporers, but the ones I had got a little too bossy around my Cardinals and seemed to create more stress in the tank than I was willing to put up with.

Len

[nfinit1]

DJ
No way...I have noticed them in the LFS. I noticed they were kind of nippy on each other. but the folks at the LFS stated it was the best looking shipment they have gotten in a long time...no worries...I have a 150 that I wil start up soon...I will get a school for that tank....Planning on putting Madagascar rainbows, Congo tetras, in that one....they should be perfect

Has anyone ever kept the Red/Blue tetra..also called Columbian Tetras????
Harlequin Rasboras????

Can u see the pic???

THanks again every one

[Leopardess]

I've had the columbian tetras. Great looking fish. When they are in the LFS or after you first get them, they are NOTHING compared to how pretty they become once settled and well fed. I love these fish and hope to get them again. They didn't seem too nippy when in groups of six or more and really create a cool look in a tank.

Harlequins are also great little fish. Incredibly peaceful. Look great in larger numbers. They are also a good water quality indicator - their black patch fades when the parameters start to decline in quality. They fade when there are high nitrates present/pH is off, etc. Really look good in a planted tank. The only problem can be getting a good batch. I've noticed a significant amount of 'defected' fish due to the commercialized breeding of them, but they healthy ones are amazing:)

EDIT: tank looks good too and will be much better when grown in some more. I would suggest some foreground plants as the front is kind of bare. Maybe add some small crypts/anubias/java moss covered rocks. And maybe add some more tall grasses in the back as well as letting the background plants lengthen in height. Looks good though:)

[cblin]

I have two columbian tetras. They're a great fish.

http://204.210.234.59:8080/columbian.jpg