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	55g Tankmate Options?
mlfdco4 Fingerling Posts: 26 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Jun-2005	Here is my current setup for my 55g Community tank: (4) Clown Loaches (2) Schwartz's Cories (3) Rummy Nose Tetra - Been looking for two more to complete the school (3) Rainbow Fish (1) Rosy Barb What else can I add to the tank that won't disrupt the community setup that I currently have? I was thinking of maybe adding a school of (5) Serpae Tetras. Give me some ideas. I think that I need to add some Ottos as well. ~ Kirk
Posted 06-Nov-2006 03:17
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	The loaches will eventually need larger housing as a 55 isn't big enough in the long run. They grow pretty slowly however, so you have time. You'll also need to pick up some additional rosy barbs as they like to school. After that, 6 or 7 otos would do well, and it seems like you have a lot of red, how about some praecox (dwarf neon) rainbowfish? They're blue with red edged fins. You can add the serpeaes, but watch that you don't add any long finned fish, as they're nippy and might prove too much for them to resist nipping.
Posted 06-Nov-2006 15:27
Corydoran Enthusiast Posts: 269 Kudos: 370 Votes: 1217 Registered: 27-Sep-2004	You don't have to limit yourself to just two more rummies to complete the school. The more the merrier (and healthier). The cories would also enjoy many more of their kind to form a nice group. With rummies and otos, some live plants would be very beneficial. I would suggest some amazon swords for their broad leaves.
Posted 06-Nov-2006 18:31


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