200ltr Tank, Recommendations?

[MarkByrom]

we have a just got a 200litre tank with 1 rainbow shark, 4 zebra danios and 2 loachers about 7cm. any recommendations for uitable tank-mates, we could REALLY use the help

 

[Genesis]

What type of loaches are they?
Are they orange and stripey?



How about a Bristlenose pleco?
Or some rainbow fish?

 

[MarkByrom]

not sure what sort of loaches, they hide a lot behind logs, faint brown markings seem to have two little orange bits on their noses.. they are definately bottom feeders and suck on the side of the glass. have been recommended mollies? and platies seem nice. just want something pretty, easy to care for and will get along with the rainbow shark. new to this!!

 

[Genesis]

Make sure you buy some big rocks or drift wood and make caves for the shark to hide in (this will lower his aggresion).
He should just hide in the cave and come out only to defend his territory (this is what I observe with my shark).
Lots of plants would be good too as if he chases some fish they can loose him in the plants and they don't get to stressed.

Fish I would recommend:
Tiger Barbs
Cherry Barbs
Cardinal Tetras
Congo Tetras


Each of these fish should be kept in a group of at least 6 so I would recommend buying a couple more Danios too!



- Genesis