Rio 180 - Thinking Of Maybe A Couple More Fishies.

[DevUK]

Ok, stock list is as follows:

6 Harlequin Rasbora
6 Pentazona Barbs (I love these guys)
1 Chinese Algae Eater approx 5" (Hinders choice a bit )
Lots of snails

I know the CAE is a problem, but he's calmed down a lot since settling into this tank, and is actually quite active, not just skulking under his bogwood. What I'm considering is either some more pentazonas, as I really like these (say perhaps another 4 or 6), or maybe 1 or 2 larger fish as all the fish are quite small at present and it would be nice to have something larger swimming about.

The tank is planted with a pea gravel substrate. Filtration is a Tetratec EX700 external.

Any suggestions on larger fish that won't overstock me, and will be OK with the CAE and smaller fish?

 

[stang1]

We wanted a bigger centrepiece fish for our tank that was also peaceful so decided on a pair of Keyhole Cichlids. I know they are not the most colourful fish but they are beautiful nonetheless.

 

[DevUK]

Cichlids are one of those mysteries to me, I'll read up a little about keyholes thanks for the suggestion!

 

[stang1]

This might give you a better idea about them:

Keyhole Cichlids

 

[DevUK]

Hmn, they seem to prefer softer water. I think my PH range is a little high (high 7's or so ) Looks like a nice fish though, very Ram shaped if I'm not mistaken

 

[stang1]

That's a shame, they really are beautiful fish.

 

[DevUK]

I somehow forgot about my 4 leopard danios! That trims the "available" stocking space. I think I'll leave it a little longer, then get maybe 4 more pentazonas, as they are really fascinating