New 4Ft Tank...new Stock?

[mrvillicus]

Ive (again) upgraded my tank, now 4ft and my current stock is 2 dwarf gourami 2 double red dwarf cichlid 6 columbian tetra 10 neon tetra...I want to add some quite large fish, I considered Oscars however from what I read theyll prob eat my other guys any ideas? im thinking discus, angelfish, normal cichlids the list is endless!!

Thanks Ben

 

[Ruskull]

I think maybe 2 pair of Angels would work with the rest of your fish, except the Neons. Maybe Pearl Gouramis too, they go well with your fish including the Neons. Not sure about the Columbian Tetras though.

 

[mrvillicus]

ah right, decisions decisions

 

[ZoddyZod]

angels are possible, but with risks.

Firstly - a random 2 may not get along, with the weakest becoming the victim of bullying. Personally I would go for siz juvi angels (this is exactly what I have in a 4ft, journal in my sig) as then the aggression is spread. Mine are constantly squaring off to each other, but nothing serious ever occurs.

Secondly, if you buy them young they MAY grow up not seeing the neons as food. This IS a risk as neons are natural prey to angels.....but again, this has worked for me. I keep 15 in with mine.

Discus - quite particular about their water and like a higher temp than most Trops can handle long term (27c -30c).

As for any other medium to large sized cichlid, if they can fit their tankamtes in their mouths then there's a strong possibility that they will try to.

 

[mrvillicus]

thanks zoddyzod, well I woke this morning to find 9 of my neons dead! im still in fish cycling and have had some sort of ammonia and nitrite boom...ill post about that after writing this. To be honest Id LOVE discus, however with the nightmare ive had with cycling its not fair on them until Im all setup and running nicely for some months I think. When you say juvie angels i guess you mean juveniles, is that any species?

Thanks for your help, Ben

 

[ZoddyZod]

yep, juveniles - around the 50p body size P. Scalare are the most commonly available species and probably the most suitable.

.....certainly don't add ANY other fish whilst the tank is still cycling.

 

[mrvillicus]

no I wont, Im waiting to setup my 4ft tank to transfer my stock over anyway so itll be a few weeks yet

 

[Dazzler666]

Neons are notoriously sensitive to new tanks hence. Same happened to me when i went to a larger tank some tome ago.
Discuss need exceptionally good water parametres & maintenance regime so i would seriosly research before buying.
Read Fish-in cycling and whilst your tank is cycling use it as tome for research, research and then a bit more research!!! Responsible fish keeping starts with buying the right fish for your conditions, not just buying a fish HOPING that it will be ok for your conditions. I only say as i did this when i started out and lost lots of fish, hence learnt from experience!! .

 

[mrvillicus]

thanks dazzler