Amazon River Biotope

[Azrael]

I just acquired a 40 gallon tank (30"*18"*18") and I'm looking to put together an amazon biotope. My plans so far are as follows:

Fish:

7 * bronze corydoras
6 * neon tetra
2 * angelfish

Plants:

Amazon Swords
Cabomba

I already have plenty of Bogwood. Does anyone have suggestions for other fish/plants? Or perhaps replacement fish that would work better, or be more accurate to the biotope? I would also appreciate any suggestions people have for a substrate. Thanks very much,

Az

 

[Ryan_W]

I'm in a similar boat but with a 125g tank.

Fish such as Tetras, Corys, Angels, Sevs, Earthmovers are all a good starting point.

It's hard to narrow it down, trust me!

As for plants, go fro whatever you like the look of! I've got Amazon Swords, amongst many species not found in an SA biotope.

I'm using a mixture of gravel, 3mm sand and 1mm sand in my tank to make a natural riverbed environment. Lots of wood and a few rock caves etc...

Ryan

 

[Twinklecaz]

Hi

You might wanna swap the Neons for Cardinals as Neons can end up a tasty snack for Angels.

Show us pics when it's done. My tank's a similar set up except I'm not sure Platys would fit with the Amazon theme lol!

 

[KittyKat]

I would do the following:
* 7 Corys
* 10 Cardinals
* group of dwarf Cichlids OR a pair of Bolivian Rams OR a pair of Keyholes

(In my experience Angels do best in groups of 6 and that tank is too small for 6.)

Plants:
* 1-2 Amazon Sword(s)
* Cabomba caroliniana
* Sagittaria subulata
* Java moss
* Myriophyllum mattogrossense
* Bacopa australis

 

[AncientMariner]

I'm in a similar boat but with a 125g tank.

Fish such as Tetras, Corys, Angels, Sevs, Earthmovers are all a good starting point.

It's hard to narrow it down, trust me!

As for plants, go fro whatever you like the look of! I've got Amazon Swords, amongst many species not found in an SA biotope.

I'm using a mixture of gravel, 3mm sand and 1mm sand in my tank to make a natural riverbed environment. Lots of wood and a few rock caves etc...

Ryan

Hello,

Not meaning to hyjack the thread - but I would be very grateful if you could post up some pictures of your substrate?

Regards.

 

[Carlovel1]

HEres what I would add to your tank
6 Giant Hatchetfish
2 Angelfish
8 Panda Corys
10 Cardinal Tetras
A pair German Blue Rams

 

[bassbonediva]

+1 on what Carlovel1 said! That sounds like a beautiful tank!

 

[kizno1]

HEres what I would add to your tank
6 Giant Hatchetfish
2 Angelfish
8 Panda Corys
10 Cardinal Tetras
A pair German Blue Rams

German blue rams wont fit in with the other fishes temp needs. GBR do sometimes do fine at lower temps but often they only live a few months rather than the 3-5+ years they should.

If it was me i would choose a specific river and do a biotope from there because the Amazon is a big place. Im doing a Rio Tapajo biotope with my 150G and theres seems to be quite a few interesting fish from there.