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kevo2488 Small Fry Posts: 5 Kudos: 6 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Nov-2005	I have a 150 gallon tank. I would like to know how many fish it would be wise to stick in the thing. I would also like to know what kind of fish I should put in that would bottom feed or clean the tank a little. Thanks!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	Holy cow, that's waaaay too open ended WE should be asking YOU the same questions. 150 gallons is a lot to work with, so you have many options. What kind of fish do you like? Do you like large cichlids? or do you like small popular schooling fish? How much work and money do you want to put into this? Take a look through the profiles on this site and see what appeals to you. Also, is this your first tank? Welcome to FP *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
kevo2488 Small Fry Posts: 5 Kudos: 6 Votes: 0 Registered: 03-Nov-2005	This is my third tank. I like large fish because they seem to have more individuality. I have a moderate amount of money to work with. I currently have one Lionhead Goldfish and three Ryukins. I'd like to add more, but keep enough room for the rest of the fish to swim around and such. Last edited by kevo2488 at 10-Nov-2005 12:51
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
crazyred Fish Addict LAZY and I don't care :D Posts: 575 Kudos: 360 Votes: 293 Registered: 26-Aug-2005	If the lionhead and the ryukin are in that tank then you are more limited. Those are cold water fish and you shouldn't add tropiclas to a tank like that. You could add a few more fancy goldfish (oranda, fantails, etc.) or some whitecloud moutain minnows. Last edited by crazyred at 10-Nov-2005 13:30 ~~Melissa~~ "Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
NowherMan6 Fish Master Posts: 1880 Kudos: 922 Votes: 69 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	If you have goldfish, I assume this is a coldwater tank, or at least not a tropical tank, correct? If so then IMO that limits your options. For algae cleanup look into getting maybe a few bristlenose plecos, 2 or even three would be fine in your tank. They grow to 4 inches or so, but they'll need their own territories. *Back in the saddle!*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
crazyred Fish Addict LAZY and I don't care :D Posts: 575 Kudos: 360 Votes: 293 Registered: 26-Aug-2005	Oh yeah, and hillstream loches are a cold water species of fish that you could put in there. The are darling. Here's a link: http://www.azgardens.com/algae_eating_fish.php Scroll all the way down and you will see him! I have two in my tank and they are the weirdest looking things, cute though. I got mine on Aquabid. Last edited by crazyred at 10-Nov-2005 13:34 ~~Melissa~~ "Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
Peter17 Enthusiast Posts: 230 Kudos: 208 Votes: 1 Registered: 31-Dec-2004	you could probably get 5-10 mollies...they dont mind the cold water...welcome! 20 GALLON LONG CURRENTLY EMPTY ~~~~ 10 GALLON W/ STRIPPED CONVICT
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	"I currently have one Lionhead Goldfish and three Ryukins." With 4 goldies in that tank i wouldnt put in anything else. Goldies, are very robust and produce much waste. For the sake of water quality and room, your better off not adding anything. A pleco ont the bottom might work though. I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:54


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