Well, I just purchased a 50 gallon aquarium, and I am starting to plan out various stocking ideas. This tank will have a medium grade sand substrate and will be moderately to heavily planted with flora that does not require much light.
The tank dimensions are 36" X 18" X 18", so please keep in mind that the surface area and "footprint" sizes are actually larger than a standard 55 gallon tank (648 sq. in. VS. 576 sq. in.), which theoretically means I can stock slightly higher or at least the same as a 55. The tank will start with an Aquaclear 70 filter, and I will add a second (possibly third) filter as I go.
Fish that will be moved into this tank from my 28 gal include:
- 1 Leopard Ctenopoma
- 1 Pimelodus Pictus (catfish)
Options I am considering are:
General Shoalers:
- Lemon Tetras (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis)
- Blue Tetras (Coelurichthys microlepis)
- Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus sternicla)
- Boeseman's Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani)
- Rosy Barbs (Barbus conchonius)
Larger Fish:
- Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus bicirrhis)
- Paradise Fish (Macropodus opercularis)
- Pearl Gourami (Trichogaster leeri)
- Ram Cichlid (Microgeophagus ramirezi)
Bottom-Dwellers:
- Featherfin Synodontis (Synodontis eupterus)
- Banjo Catfish (Amaralia hypsiura)
- Kuhli Loaches (Pangio Kuhlii)
Miscellaneous:
- Electric Blue Crayfish
- Mystery Snails
- Bamboo/ Marble Shrimp
Obviously I'm not getting all of these fish and shoving them into a 50 gallon aquarium. This is simply a list of the various fish I've been considering.
Some of the tetras listed may well prove to be incompatible when the Ctenopoma grows up. Additionally, I may be burdened with the added complication of housing a 4.5" Dojo loach in this tank as well, if I cannot find him a good (coldwater) home.
He's currently doing alright in my 28 gallon (73 degree temp), but I'm sure he'd appreciate a cooler climate. If I do have to keep him, the least I can do is move him into the bigger tank.
I ask you:
* Which and how many of the above fish would you recommend? Why?
* Are there fish not on my list which you would recommend?
* Do you see any complications between fish on this list, of which I may not be aware?
The tank should be ready for fish in no more than 2-3 months (I've not yet begun fishless cycle). I figure that gives me plenty of time to plan a sound setup and do it the right way.
As always, your advice and suggestions are greatly appreciated!!!
:dance:
~ Mr_Obsidian
The tank dimensions are 36" X 18" X 18", so please keep in mind that the surface area and "footprint" sizes are actually larger than a standard 55 gallon tank (648 sq. in. VS. 576 sq. in.), which theoretically means I can stock slightly higher or at least the same as a 55. The tank will start with an Aquaclear 70 filter, and I will add a second (possibly third) filter as I go.
Fish that will be moved into this tank from my 28 gal include:
- 1 Leopard Ctenopoma
- 1 Pimelodus Pictus (catfish)
Options I am considering are:
General Shoalers:
- Lemon Tetras (Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis)
- Blue Tetras (Coelurichthys microlepis)
- Hatchetfish (Gasteropelecus sternicla)
- Boeseman's Rainbowfish (Melanotaenia boesemani)
- Rosy Barbs (Barbus conchonius)
Larger Fish:
- Glass Catfish (Kryptopterus bicirrhis)
- Paradise Fish (Macropodus opercularis)
- Pearl Gourami (Trichogaster leeri)
- Ram Cichlid (Microgeophagus ramirezi)
Bottom-Dwellers:
- Featherfin Synodontis (Synodontis eupterus)
- Banjo Catfish (Amaralia hypsiura)
- Kuhli Loaches (Pangio Kuhlii)
Miscellaneous:
- Electric Blue Crayfish
- Mystery Snails
- Bamboo/ Marble Shrimp
Obviously I'm not getting all of these fish and shoving them into a 50 gallon aquarium. This is simply a list of the various fish I've been considering.
Some of the tetras listed may well prove to be incompatible when the Ctenopoma grows up. Additionally, I may be burdened with the added complication of housing a 4.5" Dojo loach in this tank as well, if I cannot find him a good (coldwater) home.
He's currently doing alright in my 28 gallon (73 degree temp), but I'm sure he'd appreciate a cooler climate. If I do have to keep him, the least I can do is move him into the bigger tank.
I ask you:
* Which and how many of the above fish would you recommend? Why?
* Are there fish not on my list which you would recommend?
* Do you see any complications between fish on this list, of which I may not be aware?
The tank should be ready for fish in no more than 2-3 months (I've not yet begun fishless cycle). I figure that gives me plenty of time to plan a sound setup and do it the right way.
As always, your advice and suggestions are greatly appreciated!!!
:dance:
~ Mr_Obsidian
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