Fish Tank Setup

[jmorty]

So I have set up this fish tank and thining of adding more rocks any other suggestions to put in the tank and what fish may suite the tank

pic of fish tank

 

[Athena]

Nice so far, but is lacking something... no, not more rocks...I think a variety of plants would set that off nicely!

What's the size of that tank btw?

Athena

 

[Hawkins]

is that saltwater?

 

[foley69]

nice set up would be finished with some nice plants maybe some anubias on the rocks and some swords would look nice

 

[Truck]

i take it that rock is going to raise your PH?

 

[Honeythorn]

I can't tell if this is saltwater of fresh, but if it's fresh and you're not going for a cichlid tank, then I'd say get some plants for sure.

 

[Truck]

if you do go for plants, stick with species that prefer a higher PH! as that rock will more than likely raise it

 

[Honeythorn]

I reckon Java fern shouldn't do too badly in there. Plus since you tie it instead of plant it, clumps could be tied to the rocks.

I think perhaps a thin/ long piece of nicely shaped/ interestingly twisted bogwood might also look nice.

 

[jmorty]

Its a freshwater tank, and is 55 litres. My local fish shop said i could put some malawi cichlids in the tank an I asked what stuff should I put in the tank so I put some ocean rock in the tank

 

[jmorty]

would malawi cichlids be ok in the fish tank

 

[Athena]

Malawi Cichlids in a 55 litre tank? Are you sure it's not a 55 gallon? It sure looks bigger than 55 litres to me...or is that photo deceiving?

If it's a 55 gallon then you will be able to keep certain cichlids in there - just double check on their final adult size before buying anything. Also, cichlids tend to move plants around, pull them to bits etc. My two little pink convicts are forever messing up my tank but I persevere with the plants because they obviously like building their little walls with them, around their nest. It just makes for more work, clearing the tank of floating bits of plant, but I don't mind. I also use a mixture of real and silk plants. But that's just me - I like a bit of greenery in the tank.

Regards - Athena

 

[jmorty]

Malawi Cichlids in a 55 litre tank? Are you sure it's not a 55 gallon? It sure looks bigger than 55 litres to me...or is that photo deceiving?

If it's a 55 gallon then you will be able to keep certain cichlids in there - just double check on their final adult size before buying anything. Also, cichlids tend to move plants around, pull them to bits etc. My two little pink convicts are forever messing up my tank but I persevere with the plants because they obviously like building their little walls with them, around their nest. It just makes for more work, clearing the tank of floating bits of plant, but I don't mind. I also use a mixture of real and silk plants. But that's just me - I like a bit of greenery in the tank.

Regards - Athena

yes its 55 litres i think and 15 gallon, My local fish shop said there will be enough room for 8 or 9 cichlids in the fish tank

 

[ryan200L]

heya, a 55L is too small for chichlids! most chichlids need a minimum of a 100L tank +. i'd stick to a community tank, possibly guppies, tetras, corys etc! enjoy!

 

[Truck]

its big enough for a pair of rams

 

[jmorty]

heya, a 55L is too small for chichlids! most chichlids need a minimum of a 100L tank +. i'd stick to a community tank, possibly guppies, tetras, corys etc! enjoy!

well what if i put 5 cichlids in the fish tank, there only small cichlids anyway (malawi chichlids)

its big enough for a pair of rams

I dont like the ram fish