I've been keeping fish for a 3 years in my 30 Gal tank. Seeing my enthusiasm and my prolonged dedication with fish keeping my mother bought a 90 Gal tank for me with state-of-the-art filtration and heating systems. I have decided to make this one a Cichlid only tank with the help of my cousin who has some experience with cichlids. Im not too sure about how to stock this one up though as im not used to this size <4ft (l) x 1.5 ft (b) x 2ft (h)> and behaviour of some cichlids.
The tank is set up, cycled and ready to get stocked. I have aquascaped it with lots of rocks and four well sized pieces of malaysian driftwood providing lots of cover and hiding places. I have not kept plants as im not sure if any of my cichlids would rip them apart. This is how i have been planning to stock it:
2 pairs of Blood red parrot Cichlids (small)
A pair of Jewel Cichlids
A pair of Zebra Cichlids
A pair of Snow White cichlids (?)
And im planning to shift my 4 baby clown loaches from the the 30 gal as it will be too small for them once they grow.
I would highly appreciate any suggestions and advice regarding the stocking and keeping of these fish. And any tips from someone with experience regarding these fish.
Thank you.
p.s. do you think there would be any room for a single small firemouth that my cousin has no place for?
Thanks again
The tank is set up, cycled and ready to get stocked. I have aquascaped it with lots of rocks and four well sized pieces of malaysian driftwood providing lots of cover and hiding places. I have not kept plants as im not sure if any of my cichlids would rip them apart. This is how i have been planning to stock it:
2 pairs of Blood red parrot Cichlids (small)
A pair of Jewel Cichlids
A pair of Zebra Cichlids
A pair of Snow White cichlids (?)
And im planning to shift my 4 baby clown loaches from the the 30 gal as it will be too small for them once they grow.
I would highly appreciate any suggestions and advice regarding the stocking and keeping of these fish. And any tips from someone with experience regarding these fish.
Thank you.
p.s. do you think there would be any room for a single small firemouth that my cousin has no place for?
Thanks again