View Full Version : Stocking 60 Gallon
For a 60 gallon long how does this sound:
2 Angelfish
2 Clown Loaches
1 - 2 Zebra Plecos
2 Rams
Gold Nugget Pleco
2 Pearl Gouramis
10 Rummy-Nose Tetras
1 Green Severum
rjl420
12-02-2002, 2:15 PM
seems O.K. to me but I do have a couple possible points.
if the rams and angels are going to be mated pairs, I would use some caution, they can both make life somewhat miserable when spawning, maybe keep only the pair of rams for spawning? other than that, I beleive all fish share a common water type, neutral-lightly acidic. I'd add the rams after the tank had been set up for a long time because they are very sensitive to water parameters.
the clown loaches I'm not so sure about. I think a pack of corydoras would be more appropriate, or maybe some other loaches, but clowns eventually grow large and like to be in groups of 5 or more.
I know sevrums aren't that agressive, but I have no experience with them. maybe someone else will chime in about them.
Darkangel
12-02-2002, 5:54 PM
Everything sounds great in my opinion except for the severum. They grow quite large especially in comparison to some of your other fish listed. I may also, like rjl420 says try something other then the clown loaches. They get a bit on the large size, and enjoy big groups.
JamisonBWolsh
12-02-2002, 6:38 PM
Add good filtration if you think your tank is overstocked. As a backup, I use a fluidized bed filter. And you can use a emperor 400. That way, its EASY to clean the pads every other day if needed. A canistor can take longer to clean and may cause you to clean it less. an emporor 400, you can remove the debris every other day if you choose.. :)