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[piper]

Bet these same sorts of newb questions come up daily so sorry to be a pain.

Im just reading up before i start my own tropical fish tank.

Im going to get a tank 140x30x40 Cm (LHW) about 33/40 Gal (UK/US), Im looking to stock:

10 x Neon Terras
4 x Dwarf Otto cat
5 x Clown Barb
1 x Red Rainbow Shark ( thinking one on its own should be okay)

Does this mix of fish seem okay ? I would have liked some Clown Loachs but i think they would have been to big for the tank size.

Considering the large surface are of the tank do you think any more fish could be stocked ?

 

[alabaster]

This sounds like a very good stock list. I might add 2-3 barbs or 4-5 neons. Another good option to take is to leave everything as is, since understocking fish means less maintenance for you and more time to watch the fish! I would keep an eye on the shark to make sure it doesn't show aggression. I dont think that will be an issue, as long as you have a cave or other hiding spot for it to center its territory around and hide in if it ever feels threatened or frightened. The only real possibilty for a problem will be between the shark and the otos, but I doubt it. You should feel good about asking others if you are unsure, since it allows you to gain knowledge and keep your fish healthy! B)

 

[piper]

Thanks for the advice alabaster,Im goning to put the barbs in first i think as they should be the hardiest of the lot. All i need to do now is sort out my planting and get it all on order.

 

[Barracuda518]

I had a Red Tail Black Shark that got very aggressive towards my other fish, even with a lot of hiding places. He was the biggest fish in the tank and I know that had a lot to do with it. I had to take him out because he was chasing my Platies and stressing them out. I got him thinking he wouldnt be aggressive. Ive also heard they get even more territorial and aggressive as they get bigger. Just an FYI...

 

[piper]

From what i have been reading on the RTB/rainbow Sharks some seem to be little terros while some are passive. I love the look of them so im gonna just go for it and hope for the best.

The large lenght of the tank should calm the little devil down, i hope

 

[alabaster]

You might try explaining the situation to the pet store before you buy the shark and asking if you could return it if it gets too aggressive...

 

[Barracuda518]

If you put him with equally aggressive and sized fish, then he wont be a problem. But, most everyone Ive talked to about them is that they are kinda quiet and peaceful when young, but as they grow, they get meaner and meaner. Good Luck


EDIT: Like Alabaster said, If you can find a LFS that trades with you, then you could try it. The LFS I go to traded with me on both my gouramis and Red Tail Shark. I have also heard that Rainbow Sharks are less aggressive as well. Let me know how it works out