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I am in advance planning the stocking of my 46gal bowfront tank. I am hoping to get ahold of all the fishes on the list, budget permiting....

1x Veil Tail Koi Angelfish
1x Round Tail Gourmie (I am having a hard time finding one of these so I may have to go with a moonlight or pearl since I don't care for the plain paradise fish)
6x Black Phantom Tetras
1x Small pleco (like a Zebra would be ideal but they are so expensive, bbut a species very simular/color in size would also be ok)
4x Banded Corydoras (If I can special order these and they arnt too expensive, if not, I'll do pandas)

I'd like to add another small school as well, such as rosaboras, tiger barbs, or zebra danios. Would a small school fit happily in the tank?




Inky

well i would get the angel fish take out the red tail gourami just d 1 large school of tetras and get a bn pleco and i would go with more corys and pandas lol just my opion.

No, I gotta get the Angel. lol

Inky

i know u can have the angel fish but i said take out the gourami then a larger school of tetras and corys. and a bn pleco.

If you are so determined to have the Angel I would rethink the rest of the tank the reason for saying that I am sure you will want a mate for the first one of buy a pair to start of with.
Then look into what will go with a pair of Angels. As they bigger they can become very protective and some can be aggressive as well.

Its big think time before you scream out HELP.

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Keith

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I must have misread your post I feel silly

I would love to breed an angelfish, I just don't know If I would have the time to properly care for fry. I guess I'll have to do some research.

Inky

yea aslong as the fish arnt to small for the angel wont really go after them and if they fast enough to get away u will be fine.

You are at the correct place to do some of your research. There should be some one here on FP who breeds or has breed them. You will also require the tank to be set up plant wise correctly too.

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I am definitely doing all live plants. My theme is actually Lake Michigan, because I love the lake. I don't care for the green water though lol. So, I guess modified Lake-Michigan-themed-with-fish-that-arnt-native-to-Lake-Michigan.

Big leafy plants, and possibly driftwood, if I can get some that is good quality from an lfs.

Inky

you need to research the water parameters (temp etc) that angel's require then plant and stock accordingly. You do not want to spend a bunch of money on plants to discover they like cold water and they rot away in your warmer tank.

Don't just buy what you see at the LFS, buy what will work with your fish.

also i would reccomend planting and decorating the tank prior to buying any fish. This will help in the cycle and will ensure your fish a happy home when they arrive.

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