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zachjc_14 Enthusiast Posts: 205 Kudos: 211 Votes: 24 Registered: 20-Apr-2004   | My mother was finally ground into submission. My 40 gallon is on its way. Finally something over a 29. Anyway, stocking is now a problem. I know I want to include a clown pleco, some larger juli cories, and an upside-down catfish for sure. What else? I am open to any suggestions but would like to try my hand at angels again or maybe a small pair of peaceful cichlids. I would like to focus on bottom feeders. What do you think? THanx in advance. ~Zach |
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houston     Fish Guru You want what when? Posts: 2623 Kudos: 2462 Votes: 337 Registered: 29-Mar-2003  | You definately have to get a nice size school or corries  10-15 would be good If you want Angels then 2, but well I'd go with Neons, Guppies, and Harlies...they make such a nice tank, or and don't forget your glolights Congratulations on the new tank, sounds like fun, and it's always a thrill to start a new tank...heidi "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle |
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jasonpisani  *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003  | With the Clown Pleco, alot of Corydoras & Up-side down Catfish, you can add a pair of Angels or Rams & a school of Tetra's. Goodluck with your new tank.  http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com |
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labrakitty  Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004  | What about: 1-2 angels 2 rams or other dwarf cichlid 8 julii corys 1 clown pleco 12 tetras |
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So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004  | what about a pair of discus 2 USD Cats 1 Clown Pleco 10 Julii corys and 6 rummynose tetra  Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames |
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| zachjc_14 Enthusiast Posts: 205 Kudos: 211 Votes: 24 Registered: 20-Apr-2004 | I really appreciate all of the input. I have already harlies and the majority of the other tetras mentioned in my other aquariums thus I was searching for a somewhat unusual combination(s) of fish. I was thinking maybe glass catfish and by the way 20 cories if nothing else. Also could any of you reccomend some very peaceful cichlids and how to care for them as in this area I am at loss. |
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| zachjc_14 Enthusiast Posts: 205 Kudos: 211 Votes: 24 Registered: 20-Apr-2004 | Okay after much deliberation I have decided (well decided is a very strong verb here as alterations are still open and I obviously want to see what you all think) upon the following for the 40: - 6-8 Medium to Large Cory Cats (preferably Julii) - 1 Clown Pleco - 1 Small Angel (wary about this as I am unsure, can angels live as a single specimen) - 1 Upside-Down Catfish - 3-4 Kuhli Loaches - 4 Glass Catfish???????????????? Do you think that this would be overstocking or could I possibly add anything else? Anything else you see askew? ~Zach |
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| labrakitty Fish Addict Posts: 740 Kudos: 435 Votes: 9 Registered: 12-Nov-2004 | You should add atleast 2 more USD catfish as they like to be in groups, and 2 more glass catfish. This would not be overstocking in a 50 gallon. |
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| fry Enthusiast Posts: 243 Kudos: 195 Votes: 3 Registered: 27-Jul-2004  | i say go with what you like. if you like a certain kind of fish, look for other fish of the same family. maybe have a goegraphy-themed tank? (amazonian tank, for example, with fish and plants from that particular area only) a tranquility tank? (slow-moving fish) an action tank? (very active fish or maybe aggressive fish to have their own territories each) etc. if to be zen-like, "you shall not ask for the answer. look inside you. go with the current, and it will guide you."  |
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