Rams How Many

[JA5ON]

it want blue rams i have a aqua 1 external filter i want a couple of plecs as well. Will also get some different rams in there as well how many do u think i can put in with out putting to much load on the bio cycle a just new to this and dont want it get it wrong???

 

[three-fingers]

My advice would be to wait until you have had at least 6 months of stable readings before you try blue rams. If you add some bogwood to lower the pH it often helps too.

For now I'd get a pair of Bolivian rams, they are much less sensitive and generally more adaptable than blue rams. Later on you can add a pair of the blue rams too.

 

[JA5ON]

yer am looking at them rams as well just what about numbers i have bogwood that is going in dose peat lower ph cos there river that owe water supple comes from it off a peat river if so do u thing the tap water will have a lower ph a hope so might make stuff easy for me and help how many rams a could put in there thanks

 

[three-fingers]

Yer am looking at them rams as well, just what about numbers? I have bogwood that is going in. I'm going to dose peat to lower the pH. The river that our water supply comes from is a peat river. If so do u think the tap water will have a lower ph? I hope so, might make stuff easy for me and help me. How many rams a could put in there? Thanks.

That took a bit of deciphering. You need to make sure you look over what you write before posting .

Do you have a test kit? If not I would take the tank water to your lfs to get tested for pH and hardness before doing anything like adding peat. Beyond simple things like adding bogwood, I've never found it a wise approach to modify your water stats for the fish.
If the river is source is an area of peat bog, your water could be prefect for them. But best test the water anyway.

Assuming the only other tankmates are bristlenose plecs (or similar small plecs), I would go for say 2 bolivian rams and 5 german rams, but you will need lots of hiding spaces such as terrcota pots and plants. You could also add some mid-top dwellers like danios, hatchetfish or tetras.
What are the dimensions of the tank?

 

[JA5ON]

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[three-fingers]

I'm sorry but...pardon?

 

[JA5ON]

that any better sorry

 

[Declan]

the tank is 36"x13"x16" (think that works out at 126L)the tank is not cycled yet seting it up after Christmas just working alot at the min a think that sounds about what a want.
will i be able to put giant danios in there?

thanks alot type anit to good sorry

The tank is 36"L x 13"W x 16"H ( he thinks that works out at about 126L). At the moment, the tank is not cycled, because he is working a lot. He will set it up after Christmas. He is trying to work out what he can put in there, and how many.

Will he be able to put Giant Danios in with them?

[ That is not meant as a disrespectful 'translation', however, it took me a good 5 minutes to work it out. I hope that A) it helps others and B) doesn't offend you.

I would genuinely like to help answer your questions, but I am still getting to grips with stocking and levels etc.

D.]

 

[three-fingers]

Cool, cheers.

Giant danios would be OK, but with those dimensions I wouldent get too many, like 4 or 5 would be fine.
Bare in mind however that giant danios are very active, and in that that size of tank any slow moving fish like angelfish and bettas would be very inlikely to do well with them (rams are OK because they mainly stay near the bottom, and like going in and out plants and things). Tiny tetras like neons probably wouldn't even fare too well. So they would limit stocking a bit.

Personally I'd just get 6-12 regular zebra danios, or any of the more fancy small danios/rasboras/tetras.

Could add some corydoras or other small bottom dwellers later too, when the tanks a little more established (give it a few months).

 

[JA5ON]

Cool, cheers.

Giant danios would be OK, but with those dimensions I wouldent get too many, like 4 or 5 would be fine.
Bare in mind however that giant danios are very active, and in that that size of tank any slow moving fish like angelfish and bettas would be very inlikely to do well with them (rams are OK because they mainly stay near the bottom, and like going in and out plants and things). Tiny tetras like neons probably wouldn't even fare too well. So they would limit stocking a bit.

Personally I'd just get 6-12 regular zebra danios, or any of the more fancy small danios/rasboras/tetras.

Could add some corydoras or other small bottom dwellers later too, when the tanks a little more established (give it a few months).

there that is alot more fish than a was thinking about puting in. Had been at the pub the othere night and trying to type was not going well lol
the plan now is to start the tank the first weekend in jan cant w8 thanks for then help!!!!!!!!!

Can u keep Corydoras and Plecs in the same tank

 

[three-fingers]

Yep you can .

As long as you choose an appropriately sized plec species, bristlenoses for example.