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	Stocking a 38 gal
aquapickle27 Enthusiast Posts: 182 Kudos: 98 Votes: 55 Registered: 28-Jan-2006	I have an empty 38 gallon(still waiting for a stand), and i am not sure what to stock it with. I plan to plant it pretty heavily. The dimensions are 36" long, 20" tall, and 12" deep. I was thinking of some of the following possibilities: -A school of harlequin rasboras (if so how many would you suggest?) -A school of some tetra (any suggestions?) -Set up a breeding tank for either platys or blue rams Any other ideas are welcome! Thanks! †Aquapickle†
Posted 24-Jan-2007 05:22
jbe0404 Hobbyist Posts: 56 Kudos: 47 Votes: 70 Registered: 17-Jan-2006	I believe a breeding tank would be the way to go. Check out these rams http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_Display.cfm?pCatId=2520 If not rams or platys, maybe some apistos. What kind of algae eater(s) will you have in the tank? JBE
Posted 24-Jan-2007 17:06
Doedogg Banned Posts: 408 Kudos: 737 Votes: 445 Registered: 28-Jan-2004	Edited by doedogg how about this? -1 pair rams -8 harlequin rasboras -6-8 panda cories (or other smaller sized cory) I used to be Snow White, but I drifted. ~ Mae West
Posted 24-Jan-2007 18:54
So_Very_Sneaky Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3238 Kudos: 2272 Votes: 201 Registered: 10-Mar-2004	Hey there, how about this: 4 Rams (2 pairs) could be 1 pair blue 1 pair bolivian etc etc. 10 Harlequin (though Lambchop are much nicer) Rasbora 6 Rummynose Tetra Come Play Yahtzee With Me! http://games.atari.com Http://www.myleague.com/yahtgames
Posted 24-Jan-2007 21:31
katieb Fish Addict Posts: 697 Votes: 69 Registered: 03-Jul-2004	Maybe: A pair of Apistos 8 Harlies 8 Lemon or cardinal tetras 6-8 cories and maybe a ram pair? I'll do graffiti, If you sing to me in French.
Posted 24-Jan-2007 22:34
GirlieGirl8519 Fish Master Malawi Planter Posts: 1468 Kudos: 1029 Votes: 35 Registered: 25-Mar-2005	Edited by GirlieGirl8519 I'm setting up a planted 38g soon (whenever I get all my equipment) and plan to have 12 small rainbows (or 2 schools of 8), 8-10 Habrosus cories, pair of Rams, pair of Apistos (or possibly just Apistos), and some Pitbull plecs (like big Otos). I'm thinking about some type of centerpiece fish, but haven't decided that yet. I like Katie's suggestion as well. Originally (before I changed my mind 400 times), I wanted that stocking exactly (harlies, lemons, rams and cories). *Kristin*
Posted 25-Jan-2007 00:36
aquapickle27 Enthusiast Posts: 182 Kudos: 98 Votes: 55 Registered: 28-Jan-2006	I was interested in a pair of apistos, but in the last like two years i have been at my LFS they haven't had any. How does this look: -I would have maybe 2-3 ottos. -See if i can find a pair of apistos(if there aren't any available i may just go with a pair of either Blue or Bolivian rams) -12 Harlequin Thanks! †Aquapickle†
Posted 25-Jan-2007 02:19
aquapickle27 Enthusiast Posts: 182 Kudos: 98 Votes: 55 Registered: 28-Jan-2006	Actually i did some research on "Lambchop Rasboras," and i think i prefer the look of these fish over the Harlequin. The Lambchop are somewhat smaller, which i also like. So substitute about 12 lambchop (Trigonostigma espei) for the 12 harlequin. †Aquapickle†
Posted 25-Jan-2007 05:56


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