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I have just bought a new 62 gallon tank (4'). I currently have a 3' planted, with tropicals in it. I am wondering what to do with this new tank.

I also have a spare 2' (21gal) tank, that I could use for quarantine/sump.

I dont want to go marine, but was thinking some cichlids or discus?? I do like my plants though, and I like a large variety of fish (rather then just one or two in a tank!)

what would you do - any advice would be great!

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The 62g would make a nice African cichlid tank. There are many options with those also.

If you like plants though, the Africans wouldn't be the way to go. Discus would be good for that tank, but you would have to keep up excellent water quality. You could have a school of 5 Discus and a school of Rummynose tetras. Then maybe some cories for the bottom.

I'd go with either. Doesn't help you choose, does it? I have both an African tank and a Discus tank in my future somewhere, so it would be hard for me to choose also. The Discus would require the most attention, so if you are up for that go with them. If you don't have alot of time to dedicate to this tank, then go with the Africans. They are super colorful and it would be a great tank. I think you could have a nice variety in a tank that big.

*Kristin*

Well, if you really like your plants, then the african cichlids would be out as they pretty much would destroy or dig up whatever you put in there.

A planted discus tank would work, but as state before the need for pristine water conditions is a must and you wouldn't be able to let those regular water changes slide at all.

If not wanting the heavy maintenance of a discus tank then possibly going with angels would work for you, along with a large school of cardinals and cory's.

Jim

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