Recent content by NeonSagaris

Would you say maybe about 12 embers and 10 harlequins? I'm not entirely sure about gouramis, so any other good, smaller centerpiece fish that would work?

Okay, thanks for the inputs everyone! :)   Maybe in a 155, I could go up to maybe 18 embers (don't know if that's maybe stretching it a bit?). An alternative is maybe a few less embers and some harlequin rasbora alongside maybe? Probably 6-8 panda cories, 6 otos and maybe a few honey gouramis...

Okay, I see, sounds like a good way to go.   Just thought of a stock list that I like the sound of: 13 Ember Tetras 8 Pygmy Cories (?) Otos Does that sound good? Is there room for any more or is that too much for 125-155 liter aquarium?

I don't know much about 'em - do you install it into the plumbing or tank or is it a separate device?

I've always loved otos, always. Just something I've always been into. And with cories, I just like the idea of giving the bottom of the tank some life, and I usually look to cories for that. I think pygmies are my favourite, but I guess the barbs definitely wouldn't be good with those. Maybe I...

Haha, alright, I see. ;)   But would a barb combo like that work then? Plus cories and otos?

So the green barbs I'm looking at are in fact non-aggressive? That's good to know!   I am very interested in the idea now of having a large school of green barbs (13 or around about) with cories and otos. Perhaps I could even combine barbs, maybe greens and golden barbs together? I know they...

Here's the sourse: http://www.keepingtropicalfish.co.uk/fish-database/green-tiger-barb/   Not sure if it's reliable, but that's where the info came from.

Yeah, the initial list is just some fish that I'm currently interested in so they're not all meant for coexistence necessarily. Though I did read recently that green barbs are non-aggressive and are good for communities; is this wrong? I know regular tiger barbs are more aggressive, I just...

I'll be moving to Hampshire from Surrey, but hopefully I should be fine for all that. Thanks for the offer though :)   I think I'd also put quite a bit of bogwood in there to also help bring down and stabilise pH. The little things that help. 

Thank you everyone for the great and insightful suggestions, I really appreciate the help and advice.   I think the best bet is to go for a Reverse Osmosis system then as it seems like the simplest and most recommended option. So is there a particular RO that I should go for? What's best? Is it...

Personally, I really would like to stock a tank with a large number of schooling, one-species fish such as tetras or rasboras with a few cories alongside. These schooling fish have always been my favourite to own. I used to have fish like that in an old tank from years ago when I lived in an...

Ah, I see. A bit of a shame. And I have no idea what we may or may not install.   So no possibility for Rasboras or Tetras if the RO isn't go? They are the fish that particularly interest me. I've seen many healthy tanks in my area with many great schooling fish; is this not really possible then? :/

Water-wise, I live in an area that has hard water, though when we make the move, we hope to have a water softer installed for a tap or two.   And I could go to 200, but I don't particularly want to go too large. ;)

Hi there everyone.   This is a thread where I want to just discuss possible stocking ideas for my future tank that I'll be getting in a few months after I move (which is still a bit up in the air as to when that is) with anyone who wants to help out. :)   I'm still knocking back and forth...