180g

[tropicalcrazy]

would a 180g be able to house certain africans with south americans and central american cichlids if you left plenty of hiding spots and would you be able to mix a wide variety? like maybe some rams, blood parrots (our LFS has yellow and red ones, would like 1 of each), and say some peacocks and maybe a demasoni

 

[tropicalcrazy]

and maybe some Apistogramma's

 

[SinisterKisses]

It's not about the tank size. They shouldn't be mixed because they come from completely different areas, mostly have differing water parameters, have different dietary needs, have different habitats, have different ways of interacting and socializing...it just isn't a good idea.

 

[tropicalcrazy]

It's not about the tank size. They shouldn't be mixed because they come from completely different areas, mostly have differing water parameters, have different dietary needs, have different habitats, have different ways of interacting and socializing...it just isn't a good idea.

ok that makes sense. ok one more question then, can you mix SA with CA? i notice that everywhere i go they are always listed under the same category/grouping. or are the water parameters going to be different also?

 

[SinisterKisses]

If you do your research and be selective, you can mix some South Americans with some Centrals. Something like a severum - which is South - would do okay in a tank with some firemouths - which are Central.

 

[tropicalcrazy]

ok sweet thanks for clarifying that sinister.

 

[tropicalcrazy]

ok i think ive finally figured out the stocking for this. its gonna be i wouldnt say fully planted but more so medium

6 angelicus botia loaches 5"
1 rubber lip pleco 3"
1 clown pleco 3"
1 bristlenose or medusa head pleco 6"
1 blue paradise gourami 4"
1 albino rainbow shark 6"
1 redtail shark 6"
5 angels 6"
5 green tiger barbs 3"
10 zebra danios 3"
2 swordtails (variety) 4"
10 penguin tetra 3"
pair of apistos 4"

not sure how well the danios, tetras, and swordtails will go with the rest. i need some input please

 

[tropicalcrazy]

sorry did a little editing

6 angelicus botia loaches 5"
1 rubber lip pleco 3"
1 clown pleco 3"
1 bristlenose or medusa head pleco 6"
or
10 oto's
1 blue paradise gourami 4"
1 albino rainbow shark 6"
5 angels 6"
5 green tiger barbs 3"
10 zebra danios 3"
2 swordtails (variety) 4"
10 penguin tetra 3"
pair of apistos 4"

 

[unwritten law]

get the plecos instead... they are much hardier....

 

[tropicalcrazy]

will the angels mess with the danios, swordtail, or tetras?

 

[unwritten law]

possibly but its a big enough tank...I think 2 swordtails aren't worth it. THe danios and tetras should be fast enough and smart enough to stay away from angels. Just make sure you feed them.... haha

 

[tropicalcrazy]

ok here is a revised list. changed a few things around and added more technical. i didnt know most of danios will school together so i added some different ones. tell me what you think

6 angelicus botia loaches 5"
1 rubber lip pleco 3"
1 clown pleco 3"
1 bristlenose or medusa head pleco 6"
1 blue paradise gourami 4"
1 albino rainbow shark 6"
1 redtail shark 6"
5 angels 6"
2 green tiger barbs 3"
2 albino tiger barbs 3"
2 tiger barbs 3"
4 zebra danios 3"
4 leopard lonfgin danio 3"
4 zebra longfin danio 3"
4 gold longfin danio 3"
10 penguin tetra 3"
pair of apistos 4"

if going 1 inch per gallon the totals would equal 160" but i know some other fish dont go like that but still leaves a little room to play with also

i figure with the multiple schools should make a beautiful effect. it will be my community tank and the 55g will be reserved for some more aggressive fish like cichlids. dont know what i will do with it but i know i will leave it planted and plant a lot more plants

 

[Scooper]

If you're going to do Danios I suggest 6 or more. I've had some and they can get nippy in smaller groups. Other than that the list looks great. Are you going to post pictures?

 

[MadridKid]

A lot of your ideas sound great, but i would hesitate with adding tiger barbs and danios together. When i tried this, i ended up with a school of danios with no fins left.

 

[tropicalcrazy]

interesting maybe ill opt out of the barbs and go larger school of danios and for sure i will be adding pics with a step by step process i cant wait