New 58 Gallon Community Tank

[wyatt45]

Well after a long search on Craigslist and $$ later, I found a nice Oceanic 58gallon (36x18x20) aquarium with a Cherry Oak stand. I have been wanting to set up my first aquarium for myself and my little boy. I was originally pondering one big Oscar, but I think he and my wife would enjoy a larger variety.

So I am thinking about a more "traditional" community tank. The following is a list I have compiled from research. I currently have one red Betta (Merlin) in a bowl and would like to give him a home in the new tank if possible. If I could get any thoughts or opinions on mixing the following, it would be greatly appreciated!

1. Clown Loach
2. Kuhli Loach
3. Merlin the Betta
4. BN Pleco
5. Dwarf Gourami
6. Tetras (cardinal or neon or whatever)
7. upside-down cat
8. RTBS
9. Bala Shark (too big eventually perhaps)
10. Silver Dollars
11. Orange-finned Loach (only seen in books...beautiful!)
12. Algae eater (unk species)
13. Kissing Gourami
14. Flying Fox
15. killifish
16. Ram

These dont include multiples of each. I understand some of those are shoaling. Obviously, I dont intend to stock this approx. 60 gallon tank with all from the above list. Are there any that stick out that I should absolutely avoid? Which should I add first? A lot to ask I know. Thanks! Look forward to the responses.

 

[wyatt45]

Nothing?

 

[Ficious]

Everythin on the list looks ok but the upsidedown cat may get big and eat your tetras. Also he might find the khulis tastey. Idk bout mixing killies with the others either. Corys would be a good addition. Make sure your water perameters are ok for the blue rams if not go bolivian

 

[KajukiKing]

i thought the upside down catfish was peaceful and only grew around 3 inches. Red tail black shark is ur worry about agressiveness. Clown loach grows to big but grows slowly.silver dollars need to be in schools and grew pretty big