Recent content by Atraiiin

I don’t think I’ll be able to soften my water, so I’ll have to swing more towards the hard water fish. I like the African cichlids but they can’t have many tanks mates. If I go with the swordtails then I can have mollies and other hard body fish. My question is what bottom dweller, tank helper...

My issue is finding that fish at the fish store! I’ll look into it. Do you have recommendations for softening water?

Honestly I want to do a pair of dwarf cichlids such as electro blues, of Bolivian, but my issue I guess is my water being two hard. So if I can’t make it soft I don’t think that’ll be an option. I appreciate your recommendation and I’ll look into it. Tank is cycled but no fish in it cause I want...

Are the k loaches good cleaners like the corys? That’s why I like them they are fun to watch but they also have a job to do. I want to get a pleco but I heard their bio load is an issue. I like the swordtails they are awesome and I’m sure I could get a make and a few females and have them breed...

What about just a pair of African cichlids? And what other fish can go with them? I know they are on the more aggressive side

Can I get African cichlids with the loaches? I know they prefer harder water? Or what about Bolivian rams? I want a pair of cichlids but my water is so hard here in Denver and I’m unsure how to soften it

How big do the Gourami get? What about some guppies in the mix? I know they breed like rabbits but with a tank this size should be an issue and not all dry will Make it?

That was going to be my next question all My levels are damn near perfect in the tank, except my water is super hard, I don’t know how to lower this to softer water, I may have to go with a hardy fish I fi can’t get the water softer.

Hello everyone, I have just gotten into this awesome hobby and ask myself what have I been doing my whole life? I’m addicted which is why I upgraded from my 20 Gallon Hex tank to a 60 gallon tank. I need some advice on what stocking options I can do. I love my Corydoras and would like to keep...