Greetings all:
I am in the process to doing a fishless cycle on a 37g tank (36"L x 12"W x 20"H). While I have the time I have been considering what to stock it with. My plan is to add 3 small angels, 5 corydoras and the 2 female platys that are now in a 5g tank. One of the reasons I am eager to get things going is the agression I have observed between the platys in the 5g tank. The stress of watching the larger platy pick on the smaller one (I think due to the small tank size) has given me pause for thought. I would not like to see the angels I plan on getting exhibit the same sort of behaviour. Is the 37g tank large enough to house 3 angelfish without too much competition between them or is it likely that this will be a contributing factor to the angels being aggressive towards each other. While I realize that tank size is not the only contributing factor to agressive behaviour, I would like to have an idea of wether it will be a factor in my case. Also, are there any other ways that I can help to reduce agression between angelfish? Would I be better off substituting the the angelfish for Bolivian rams or some other "centerpiece" fish that would likely be less agressive? Any insights will be appreciated.
I am in the process to doing a fishless cycle on a 37g tank (36"L x 12"W x 20"H). While I have the time I have been considering what to stock it with. My plan is to add 3 small angels, 5 corydoras and the 2 female platys that are now in a 5g tank. One of the reasons I am eager to get things going is the agression I have observed between the platys in the 5g tank. The stress of watching the larger platy pick on the smaller one (I think due to the small tank size) has given me pause for thought. I would not like to see the angels I plan on getting exhibit the same sort of behaviour. Is the 37g tank large enough to house 3 angelfish without too much competition between them or is it likely that this will be a contributing factor to the angels being aggressive towards each other. While I realize that tank size is not the only contributing factor to agressive behaviour, I would like to have an idea of wether it will be a factor in my case. Also, are there any other ways that I can help to reduce agression between angelfish? Would I be better off substituting the the angelfish for Bolivian rams or some other "centerpiece" fish that would likely be less agressive? Any insights will be appreciated.