210G stock ideas

[bdobosz]

I have a 210G that has been up and running for 5 years now. Most of the fish currently in the tank are 5+ years old and as some have died over the years I have not restocked them. A very busy schedule the last few years unfortunately put my hobby on the backburner and other than feeding and cleaning the tank I haven’t really had the time to enjoy it. That has changed now and I am looking to re-energize the tank a bit. All of my current fish are listed below. Originally, I had a few more Angels and Sharks to build out the school but over the years some have died. Right now all of the fish are very peaceful together so I have been a little hesitant to disrupt the balance. I am looking for some ideas on what to possibly restock. The only fish I would not like to add is more Bala Sharks. Their skittish nature becomes a little disruptive once they are bigger and it makes it difficult to keep plants and heaters held down when they go darting by. I also would prefer not to have any fish they require live food. Other than that I am open to most anything.

Thanks for the help!!

2 – 8” Bala Sharks
1 - 14” Pleco
1 – 5” Angel
1 – 3” Gourami
14 – 1” Cory’s
2 – 4” Clown Loaches

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[chadly831]

i would make your tank into a sick cichlid tank. you could do a rock cave, use some pvc to make some caves. black sand for bottom. that would look great. or you could switch to salt water tank if you have the money..

 

[Taysius]

Adding to what you already have...maybe a school of rainbow fish? Or congo tetras? You'll have to forgive me as I don't really know what is compatible with your Bala Sharks. I don't know a lot about them. I do think that a group of larger schooling fish would look nice. The bright rainbows especially.