EdwardWouldWood
New Member
Hi all,
So... I used to keep a community tank many many years ago when I was just a lad. Now I have my own kids and have the time / money to start the hobby again and at the same time have them enjoy a tropical fish environment.
I have done a lot of research and have decided to start a South American biotope style aquarium using small to medium size community peaceful fish.
I've purchased a Juwel Vision 180 tank, which I believe will be suitable for this set-up.
The fish I currently have in mind would appear to all be suitable tank mates, will have good tank level distribution, get along and are a suitable size for the tank (92cm width / 41cm depth / 55cm height).
I would really appreciate any comments or info that might be useful before setting up the tank and stocking it with the fish I've chosen. I've put some notes on why I've come to my current fish choices to possibly aid in any responses. Thanks in advance...
Marbled Hatchetfish x 6
I prefer the look of these to their larger version and wanted something to occupy the top of the tank. It would appear 6 makes for a healthy number?
Golden Pencilfish OR Ruby Red x 6
Seem to be suitable with the rest of the fish listed. Perhaps one version more so then the other?
It would appear 6 makes for a healthy number?
Cardinal Tetra x 12
It would appear 12 makes for a healthy number?
Bleeding Heart Tetra x 6
I am also very keen on the Black Neon and Ember Tetra, but thought the BH Tetras would offer a different shape to the Cardinals in comparison.
It would appear 6 makes for a healthy number?
Spotted Headstander x 6
Again, seem to be suitable with the rest of the fish listed.
It would appear 6 makes for a healthy number?
Otocinclus x 3
Another fish from this region and useful with it's cleaning abilities.
It would appear 3 makes for a healthy number?
Cory Cats
I'm finding it very hard to decide on which of these to potentially get as so many look wonderful. I've not seen many up close, so I'm thinking I should wait until I do.
As examples, the Adolfi, Bronze, Jullii's all look wondeful and are around the size I'm looking for.
Thinking of 6 of two varieties.
Thanks again for taking the time to read and respond, all comments welcome.
Ed
So... I used to keep a community tank many many years ago when I was just a lad. Now I have my own kids and have the time / money to start the hobby again and at the same time have them enjoy a tropical fish environment.
I have done a lot of research and have decided to start a South American biotope style aquarium using small to medium size community peaceful fish.
I've purchased a Juwel Vision 180 tank, which I believe will be suitable for this set-up.
The fish I currently have in mind would appear to all be suitable tank mates, will have good tank level distribution, get along and are a suitable size for the tank (92cm width / 41cm depth / 55cm height).
I would really appreciate any comments or info that might be useful before setting up the tank and stocking it with the fish I've chosen. I've put some notes on why I've come to my current fish choices to possibly aid in any responses. Thanks in advance...
Marbled Hatchetfish x 6
I prefer the look of these to their larger version and wanted something to occupy the top of the tank. It would appear 6 makes for a healthy number?
Golden Pencilfish OR Ruby Red x 6
Seem to be suitable with the rest of the fish listed. Perhaps one version more so then the other?
It would appear 6 makes for a healthy number?
Cardinal Tetra x 12
It would appear 12 makes for a healthy number?
Bleeding Heart Tetra x 6
I am also very keen on the Black Neon and Ember Tetra, but thought the BH Tetras would offer a different shape to the Cardinals in comparison.
It would appear 6 makes for a healthy number?
Spotted Headstander x 6
Again, seem to be suitable with the rest of the fish listed.
It would appear 6 makes for a healthy number?
Otocinclus x 3
Another fish from this region and useful with it's cleaning abilities.
It would appear 3 makes for a healthy number?
Cory Cats
I'm finding it very hard to decide on which of these to potentially get as so many look wonderful. I've not seen many up close, so I'm thinking I should wait until I do.
As examples, the Adolfi, Bronze, Jullii's all look wondeful and are around the size I'm looking for.
Thinking of 6 of two varieties.
Thanks again for taking the time to read and respond, all comments welcome.
Ed
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