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I have a 75 gallon with 3 firemouths,3 kribs, and 6 cories. I want to put more in this tank b/c it looks very bare. Any ideas for some more fish?

what about a school of 5 dension barbs, that should add some color to the tank, and fill it up.

furcata rainbow...

I would suggest barbs as well as they are good dither fish, and there are many barbs that are compatible with cichlids. Do you have all same sex cichlids? They tend to get territorial when they are breeding and will hunt down other fish, even other cichlids of the same species. Although your tank may be large enough for this not to be a problem. Make sure there are lots of hiding places. The kribs are cave brooders and they will also use them for hiding, not sure about the firemouths, I have never kept them.

Last edited by luvmykrib at 27-Nov-2005 13:55

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How about a nice pleco. You can find some really nice looking plecos that get about 6 and would add the general scheme of things.

Barbs are fast & i think that they'll be fine in your tank. You can also add the Corydoras school.



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