Hello all,
I recently bought a new 150 gallon tank (72x18) and I'm looking to stock it with my current fish and some new. (Obviously after I cycle the tank and have it well prepared for inhabitants.)
Currently my 29 gallon is stocked with three angel fish, one parrot cichlid, two clown loaches, and one pleco. The angels each have a body of 3 inches in diameter (not including fins) and the parrot cichlid is just as big if not bigger. My clown loaches are approximately 3-4 inches in length (head to tail), and the pleco is probably only 6 months old, but just as large as the other tank mates. These fish get along in their tank. There is some territorial bickering between the angels themselves and the parrot, but all in all they are compatible with each other and have been for over a year now.
In the new tank I am looking to add a few more clown loaches and some other species to add some variety. Some other possibly tank mates I have been considering have been bala sharks, passive/peaceful cichlids, and anything to add color/variety to the tank.
The clown loaches are probably some of my favorite fish, so getting a couple more of them is a must. I know these fish get very large as well, but I'm prepared with such a large tank.
I have read that bala sharks may not do well with angel fish, and then on the other hand I heard they do just fine. Does anyone have any insight here? Yes I know they get huge, but I've got 150 gallons to play with here, so a small shoal of these guys (no more than 6) should be just fine.
The types of cichlids I am looking for have to be of the lesser aggressive variety (more like community than cichlid). I am extremely interested in rams, along with the possibility of kribs, rainbows, keyholes and possibly firemouths. Does anyone have any suggestions or comments on possible cichlid tank mates?
Lastly, to add some variety I’m asking what you think might go well in such a tank. I expect it to be planted (not entirely, leaving some open space) with plenty of hiding spots (rock formations, deco, etc). Feel free to throw out anything you feel would complement my tank.
Thanks in advance,
Tim
I recently bought a new 150 gallon tank (72x18) and I'm looking to stock it with my current fish and some new. (Obviously after I cycle the tank and have it well prepared for inhabitants.)
Currently my 29 gallon is stocked with three angel fish, one parrot cichlid, two clown loaches, and one pleco. The angels each have a body of 3 inches in diameter (not including fins) and the parrot cichlid is just as big if not bigger. My clown loaches are approximately 3-4 inches in length (head to tail), and the pleco is probably only 6 months old, but just as large as the other tank mates. These fish get along in their tank. There is some territorial bickering between the angels themselves and the parrot, but all in all they are compatible with each other and have been for over a year now.
In the new tank I am looking to add a few more clown loaches and some other species to add some variety. Some other possibly tank mates I have been considering have been bala sharks, passive/peaceful cichlids, and anything to add color/variety to the tank.
The clown loaches are probably some of my favorite fish, so getting a couple more of them is a must. I know these fish get very large as well, but I'm prepared with such a large tank.
I have read that bala sharks may not do well with angel fish, and then on the other hand I heard they do just fine. Does anyone have any insight here? Yes I know they get huge, but I've got 150 gallons to play with here, so a small shoal of these guys (no more than 6) should be just fine.
The types of cichlids I am looking for have to be of the lesser aggressive variety (more like community than cichlid). I am extremely interested in rams, along with the possibility of kribs, rainbows, keyholes and possibly firemouths. Does anyone have any suggestions or comments on possible cichlid tank mates?
Lastly, to add some variety I’m asking what you think might go well in such a tank. I expect it to be planted (not entirely, leaving some open space) with plenty of hiding spots (rock formations, deco, etc). Feel free to throw out anything you feel would complement my tank.
Thanks in advance,
Tim
