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Ok guys, i'm extremely new to this hobby.

I am almost done with my fishless cycle on my first ever tank (55g).

In the mean time, I have been researching fish taht I would like to have.

Anyways, heres my question...would it be ok to stock these fish, in my 55gal tank (and if so, how many of each):

YoYo Loach(s)
Kuhli Loach(s)
RubberNose Pleco (AKA Bulldog Pleco) (1)
Pimellodus pictus catfish
Parambassis ranga (Glassfish, Indian Glassfish)
Kryptopterus bicirrhis (Ghost Glass Catfish)
A couple Opaline Gouramis (if possible, can do without)

Still not sure if that is the final list of fish I want for sure...but just checking anyways.

Thanks alot guys,

-Fish?

sounds like to many cats, and the bottom layer is full, but it could work.

but i would skip the pitcus.

Last edited by bettachris at 19-Aug-2005 21:29

yea, for a lovely tank loose some bottom feeders, your bottom fish will realy not be happy bumping into eachother constantly

Can you guys make any suggestions on some unique, mid-surface swimmers?

How many bottom dwellers could I comfortably keep?

Thanks again,

-Fish?

in a 55, some ottos, corys, and a few loaches would look nice, the corys would be all over the place, having fun, the ottos will stick to the glass, and keep it clean, and the loaches can be fry control, and quirky i recomend 2 pairs of rams,for bottom dwelling fish, a large school of threadfin rainbows (very attractive fish)and im sure someone else can fill more in

Here is what I would do:

4 Yoyo loaches (Pictus cats will eat kuhlis)
1 Pictus cat
1 Rubbernose pleco
8 Glass cats
3 Opaline gouramis (all female or one male only)

The Indian glassfish are not compatible because they do best in brackish water.

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I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.

I thought pictus cats needed to be in groups or 4-5?

Pictus cats are not social fish; they simply tolerate being kept in groups.

If kept in groups in a 55 gallon tank, it is likely that they will start to bully each other once they become established.

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I'm not your neighbor, you Bakersfield trash.

you could go with swords, but if you want some nice fish to look at and you arrent concerned with them eating anyone, go with angels, you wont regret it. some of my first fish were angels, they turned out great, they're beautiful, friendly and curious. but if you plan on keeping really small fish, like neons, they might become a snack. gouramis are great fish too, most a very peaceful, and with the dwarf flame, powder blue and pearl you can get some very nice colors.

nick

Last edited by swiftshark88 at 20-Aug-2005 08:38

Nick
"Impossumable- unable to play dead"

try getting 6 yoyo loaches...since they'll only be really happy in a company of 6 or more.plus...try getting some 3-4 silver dollars...it's very peaceful..

I suppose you're talking about Myletes hypsauchen, not Myleus rubripinnis. Even then..would that be my max. stock for my 55gal? I don't just want 2 types of fish in there and that be it, IMO that would be sort of boring, especially after a period of time...but maybe i'm wrong.

Oh, and "fishyhelper288" that sounds like a really good setup actually. I'll look more into those fish, though i'm not to crazy about 2" and under fish. Thanks for the idea!

Actually, could I get 3 kuhlis, and 3 yoyos? I decided to drop the pictus all together.

Can you tell me if this would be ok?

3-Kuhlie Loaches
3-Yoyo Loaches
1-Rubbernose Plec
2-Angelfish
2-Opaline Gourami
4-Glass Cats
(MAYBE a few corys?)

Does that sound alright?



Last edited by Fish? at 21-Aug-2005 12:42