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newmand Fingerling Posts: 45 Votes: 0 Registered: 13-Mar-2005	5 nickel size calico koi angels 3 pearl gouramis school of 8 to 10 cardinal tetras school of 8 cory mellini 55g freshwater - am I pushing it - I know the angels will grow - but gouramis will frequent top - cories will be on the bottom - should leave plenty of swimming space for angels - I could drop the cardinal tetras but thought it might be good to add some color to the tank - (jason p. - would welcome your thoughts) - thanks Dan
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	The tank seems a little overstocked considering the potential sizes of the angelfish and the gouramis, so leave out at least one gourami. They are usually fine in male/female pairs, and can also be kept alone without problems. The angelfish should be okay, since your tank is of a decent size. By the way, I noticed that you picked a somewhat uncommon Corydoras species. Are C. melini widely available in your area? And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
Tetra Fan Mega Fish Posts: 1203 Kudos: 1081 Votes: 63 Registered: 11-Apr-2004	You could do with 10 Cardinal tetras. Why 5 angels? 5 in a 55, IMO is pushing it a little. Why not go with about 3-4? So I would think 10 Cardinal Tetras 3-4 Angels 8 Corydoras melini 1 Pearl gourami
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
newmand Fingerling Posts: 45 Votes: 0 Registered: 13-Mar-2005	sirbooks - thanks for the quick response - the school of corys are already in the tank and doing quite nicely - my lfs is amazing and has a wide selection of catfish - the pandas were an option but from what I've read and seen posted are somewhat fragile - I wanted a different look than just the emerald or bronze cats - so I went with the bandit corys - the activity on the bottom of the tank is non-stop -
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
newmand Fingerling Posts: 45 Votes: 0 Registered: 13-Mar-2005	if only one pearl gourami - male or female or does it matter?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Nope, it doesn't matter at all. They are both pretty peaceful as far as tankmates are concerned. Yep, your lfs must be pretty well-stocked with cories if they have C. melini. I know of only one store that has them, and I haven't seen them on the 'Net. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	"So I would think 10 Cardinal Tetras 3-4 Angels 8 Corydoras melini 1 Pearl gourami" Actually, Angels get big enough to eat cardinals, so I wouldn't recommend doing that. Pearls also prefer more of their species around...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	I would go with 10 Cardinal Tetras, 4 Angels, 8 Corydoras melini & 2 (pair) Pearl Gourami's. I think that if you keep up with the water changes & take care of your tank well, you can have it a bit overstocked. You can replace the 10 Cardinals with 8 Rummynose Tetra's if you like. Lucky you that you have the Corydoras melini. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
ericm Fish Addict Posts: 573 Kudos: 448 Votes: 47 Registered: 21-Aug-2004	I agree with that setup: 10 Cardinal Tetras 3-4 Angels 8 Corydoras melini 1 Pearl gourami You can keep cardinals with angels, just add the cardinals first and give them time to grow, then add the angels. My angel doesnt even touch the cardinals and he is 4 inches.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57
fishnewbie Big Fish Posts: 349 Kudos: 619 Votes: 319 Registered: 01-Apr-2004	Yeah I suppose that could work. Just watch out when your angels get big! Good luck.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:57


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