View Full Version : Too Soon... But Starting To Plan
Boohoo
03-22-2005, 1:45 PM
OKay, I'm just getting my 55g ready to start my fishless cycle. I want to figure out what my stocking will be so that I know what plants and decor to set up over the next few weeks. Here are my thoughts so far(Maybe I'm overstocked already) 5 Danios, 10 White Clouds, 6 Serpea Tetras, 2 Irradescent Sharks(They are about 2" and I am trying to find them a new home...so just in the meantime) and 4 otos. Is that too much and if it isn't how about some suggestions? ;)
tricksterpup
03-22-2005, 2:14 PM
2 Irradescent Sharks(They are about 2" and I am trying to find them a new home...so just in the meantime)
I am glad, that these guys are only there for a short period because these guys do grow up to a foot in length. A 55 is just way to tiny for these guys for the long term.
Boohoo
03-22-2005, 2:21 PM
I saw DebraMark's picture of her Iradescent Shark that is 22-24". And to think that the LFS said they would be fine in a 10g. Yeah Right!
Oddball~
03-22-2005, 2:29 PM
Try 2-3 feet. Look up Paroon shark or pangassius. Need like 200-300 gallons
tricksterpup
03-22-2005, 2:33 PM
Try 2-3 feet. Look up Paroon shark or pangassius. Need like 200-300 gallons
Yeah, my bad, thinking of another fish.. :)
yes the paroon shark is closely related to the iredesent and look very similar had one of each in one of my tanks at the same time paroon has less color and can grow some where from 4 to 6 feet so ive heard