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Hello, I just recently found this site and was wondering if I could receive some help from everone out there. I purchased a 45 gallon (actually it's called a 44 Pentagon PFH, so I assume it's actually 44 gallons) tank and I was wondering what would be good to stock this tank with. I've thought about going with some larger fish, but then I don't know. I want something colorful, but practical (nothing like parahans). I have a 10 gallon tank that I'm getting rid of for this one. Big difference. Are there any other hints or clues that you could inform me of. I plan on letting the tank run for at least three days before I add any fish. Thank you, Nick.

hi nick..welcome...well...with 44g tank..u can put a lot of fish...but all depends on what kind of fish or if ur thinking of a theme like asian, south american or african set up....or if ur thinking putting plants in it.

so..1st...will u tell us whats the dimension of the tank...how much light u have per gal of water??

The tank measures 22Lx22Wx22H (actual water is 22" high, whole tank is 24" high). I am not sure on the amount of light, I have one floresent (sp?) light bar at the top. It was kind of an impulse thing, I liked the 10 gallon and the 44 fit right where the 10 gallon tank was, and I got a stand/cover with it as well.

EDIT: I want something that looks pretty realistic, meaning I'm not going to put in small diver dudes and signs. I've thought about going with a lot of schooling fish like neon tetras and small items like that, however, I would like to see some medium sized fish as well. Not sure if this makes sense, but I just want to get some ideas. I've read some of the other posts, but didn't really care for the setup.

Last edited by Nick_963 at 06-Jun-2005 22:57

Id go with - 15 neons
- 2 german blue rams
- 2 angles ( i know they eat neons, but i myself along with a good few ohters on this site have said that they keep them together )
- 6 cories
- 3-4 ottos

id do 2 firemouths 1bn and a raphael catfish

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''All the clown fish and yellow tangs in the world cant save you now!''

I like the Rapheal idea but they get almost 10" or so.

What about:
2 blue rams
2 lace gouramis
15 rummy nose tetras or any other tetra. (Not congo or nippy ones like serpae though.)
8 panda corys
1 brislte nose or 3 otos