In need of some stocking suggestion

[Jor124dan]

Hello, I am not new to the hobby and need some help. I just set up a new tank and need some help with stocking ideas. My water where I live is making me wonder what I can keep because I'm having troubles keep fish healthy that don't live very long in my water. I will attach the water parameters. I have a 40 gal bow front tank that is 30 in by 15 in by 24 in tall. I currently have a aquaclear 70 hob filter. I would like to lean more toward a live bare tank at the moment. My second choose would be a community tank. And finally would say maybe species only tank but would want a fish more on the larger side. I would like a very active tank and for the fish to use all levels on this tall tank. I also do like have a more larger fish then small fish unless its live bares. Up for any suggestions at this point and how many would be a good number in the tank. Any help would be appreciated thanks.

 

[Jor124dan]

Also would like a peaceful tank if possible. Dont like dealing with fighting fish.

 

[Wills]

Hi welcome to the forum

Your ph is really high but your water is not too hard. Do you know why the ph is so high? Is this test from the tank or the tap water? If its from the tank do you have any rocks in there?

Wills

 

[Jor124dan]

Hi welcome to the forum

Your ph is really high but your water is not too hard. Do you know why the ph is so high? Is this test from the tank or the tap water? If its from the tank do you have any rocks in there?

Wills

The test is from my tank water. I have dragon stone and normal aquarium gravel you buy from the store. My ph was always high even before I added the dragon stone.