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I wanna to empty out my tank to make it into a more intersting tank .My tank is very very ver boring i wanna find a new theme i used the sandy ocean theme.

Can yall help me think of a good stock list !!! plz

Can you tell us more? Like what kind of substrate you will be using, any driftwood or rocks, or plants. Also what do you like, tetras, barbs, cichlids, gouramis? What do you not like?
That would help us alot because there are many options for 55g.
When it comes to the theme, I like a natural theme: natural color gravel, driftwood, rocks, and plants.

Last edited by GirlieGirl8519 at 18-Dec-2005 20:44

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I like A Planted tank, I kind of like a rocky tank.
The fish i like are fish that love to school i have been keeping fish for about 2 years.

I like tigerbarbs the green ones too, Neons,angels and cichlids.

25 Tiger Barbs with lots of driftwood and some thickets of alternating between broad and fine leaved plants

Platys would look nice too... Rainbow Platys, Mickey Mouse Platy. . . Add fish with lots of color though, makes them stand out more among lots of rocks and plants.

Edit: Glo lite tetra's are a great schooling fish... they really stand out in the plants too. -OR maybe that is just because mine are uncommonly big. *Overeaters anon. for my fishies* :%)

Just an idea.


Last edited by rjmcbean at 19-Dec-2005 02:23

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Can i have 10 tiger barbs 10 green tiger barbs.Since tiger barbs are very nippy what can i have to keep the tank clean i was thinking to keep my pleco and get some other kind cleaners.

What kind of gravel color will go with thick plants??

I like a mix half green half white. Look good in a similar tank I have. Mine is a South American Cichlids tank with LOTS of plants, few rocks, a 10" long 1½" diameter stainless steel bolt, some large black PVC pipe fittings as hide-outs. The theme is "city dump".

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Yes, go for 20 Tiger Barbs & a school of Corydoras., with lots of Plants & natural looking Gravel.


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What is better live plants or plastic plants. I'm going to the store to a bag of brown gravel. if i have 20 mixed tiger barbs
what other bottom feeders can i have ??

How much pounds will i need of gravel ??

I prefer live plants, because IMO they look better and more natural, especially if you are putting natural things like rocks or driftwood in the tank. They do require some maintenance, and depending on what kind of lighting you have, you may need to upgrade to get a better choice of live plants. If you are not willing to spend time on live plants, then I would go with plastic.
As for bottom feeders, I have heard different things about cories and barbs. If the barbs have a nice school, like your 20, then they should be focused more on themselves enough not to stress out cories. On the other hand, yoyo loaches are another choice. You could have 6-8 of them and they are active enough not to be stressed by the barbs. They are also bigger and wouldn't feel intimidated. Give them plenty of hiding places and they will be very happy.
I don't remember how much gravel I actually put in my 55g. With live plants you need atleast 2-3 inches. Preferably 3 inches. If you decide to go with plastic, then you wouldn't need as much. I know there is a site with a calculator, but not sure what it is. Maybe someone else does. If I find it I will post it.
What kind of pleco do you have? A BN would be great for algae. If you have a common pleco it will get too large for your tank. If you got a BN you could also have a few ottos as well. Good luck.:%)

*Kristin*

It is a britsle nose pleco,

5 pictus catfish
1 bristle nose pleco
10 green tiger bards (large)
1 fire mouth (small enough that it wont eat the tiger barbs)

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