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	Angelfish tankmates in a 75G
RickyM Enthusiast Posts: 175 Kudos: 101 Votes: 62 Registered: 12-Oct-2006	Edited by RickyM Hi there, I'm starting a 75G tank with 4 clown loaches (2.5 inches). Is Angelfish compatible with them? I plan to get 4 young adults. I'd also like to get some shoaling fish - either some large tetras or rainbows. Any suggestions. Thanks. - RM -
Posted 18-Oct-2006 01:21
Fallout Moderator Communications Specialist Posts: 6416 Kudos: 4053 Votes: 742 Registered: 29-Jul-2000	Yes, Angelfish are compatable with clown loaches and should do nicely in a 55 (the loaches will eventually need bigger housing as they get too large for a 55). How do you plan to cycle the tank? Neither of your choices are suitable for the initial cycling period as it's too toxic and will certainly spell doom for them. For your shoaling fish try some praecox rainbowfish or coloumbian red fin tetras. Even a few congo tetras would fit the bill
Posted 18-Oct-2006 13:15
ClownyGirl Fish Addict Posts: 508 Kudos: 311 Votes: 5 Registered: 07-Oct-2004	Yup, angels would do pretty well. I have an angel with my clowns, but keep in mind that clowns can harrass an angel as they get bigger, not too much, but my angel had nice looking fins the ends of which are shredded now courtesy my fast growing large school of clowns.
Posted 19-Oct-2006 06:41
RickyM Enthusiast Posts: 175 Kudos: 101 Votes: 62 Registered: 12-Oct-2006	Hi, My CLs are now 2.5 inches. Hopefully I still have sometime to work with this problem. I am planning to move them into a bigger tank, perhaps in one year or so. By the way, what's the ideal number of CLs in a 75G tank? After having them for 10 days, they are still a bit skittish.
Posted 19-Oct-2006 20:06
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	Any schooling fish will work with angels and clowns...I'd just avoid Neon tetras or anything of the same size. I keep Rummynose tetras, Flame (von rios) tetras, and Head and Tailights successfully with Angels. Also, stay away from any fish that has the tendency to nip, like Serpaes, Black Widow/Skirt tetras, or Buenos aires tetras. *Kristin*
Posted 20-Oct-2006 16:53


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