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	May Get A 55 Gallon....Need Stocking Advice
Brian1216 Hobbyist Posts: 97 Votes: 0 Registered: 28-Apr-2005	Ok, i've decided that i want a bigger tank and am looking into getting a 55 gallon freshwater tank. I want an eye-catching display for my living room. Can anyone recommend some good setups for a 55? What numbers/species would fill out all levels of the tank? I have a ph of 7.5. and will probably do artificial plants with some low-light plants such as Java Fern along with rocks and driftwood. Thanks!!!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Theresa_M Moderator Queen of Zoom Posts: 3649 Kudos: 4280 Votes: 790 Registered: 04-Jan-2004	How about an Asian tank? Some sort of larger gourami (pearl, moonlight, etc), a large school of harlequin rasboras, a pair or two of cherry barbs (they do well in pairs and have great color), kuhli or yo-yo loaches for the bottom. Then cheat a bit on the theme also add a BN for algae control. edit: if you're interested in cichlids, Cichlid-forum.com has cookie-cutter setups for a 55g here. Last edited by Theresa_M at 18-Oct-2005 00:37 ~~~~~~~~~~~~ There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
greenmonkey51 Fish Master Posts: 1571 Kudos: 1692 Votes: 5 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	Go with an asian theme like Theresa said. These fish never get there full respect. There always outcompeted by the south americans.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	Eye catching you say? Nothing catches the eye like 35 tiger barbs traversing the tank in unison
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	a center tank would be nice with angels, and a 55 high is even better, they should be ok in 7.5 ph due to there wide avalibality in the hobby.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55
rjmcbean Hobbyist Like a Farmer Posts: 117 Kudos: 75 Votes: 415 Registered: 20-Jun-2005	I am way into Cherry Barbs ATM! .... also the Mickey Mouse platys for added character!! some Tiger Barbs and cats would be neat too. "it's the neck, it creaks under the weight of too much heavy thinking."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:55


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