Spec My Tank Stock Pls

[BigbruiserAl]

Been looking at lots of fish and settled on the below list, would any one care to comment how many of each will be ok and if they should all get on?
I have looked at there prefered water stats and my tank should settle to 220L, 25c, PH 6.7

Corydoras SP. Neaon Green Laser
Harlequin Rasboras
Bolivian Rams
Apisto Cacatuoides
Apisto Agassizi

Thanks all

 

[BigbruiserAl]

From research the fish chossen looks ok as long as i can break line sight and have their parts. Can recomend how many of each will fit in the 220L and recomened a top dwelling fish that is colourfull if it exists?

 

[mislisa]

I'm not sure about the rams or apistos, but corydoras and harlequins like to be in groups of 6+, so i'd get as many as you can comfortably have in there with the other fish. they look great in larger schools too.

 

[Tizer]

Would get 4 Rams if they are not sexable, good chance of forming a breeding pair then.

Harlequins dont grow massive, highly recommend 15+ in a tank that size.

 

[BigbruiserAl]

Thanks for helping so maybe?

Corydoras SP. Neaon Green Laser x6
Harlequin Rasboras x15
Bolivian Rams x4
Apisto Cacatuoides x2
Apisto Agassizi x2

 

[mislisa]

as i said, i don't know much about rams or apistos, except that they will need lots of caves. I'd be a little concerned that there would be territory issues between the rams and apistos, as they live in the same area of the tank.

i'd wait for some more experienced help though, before you get the fish.

good luck!

 

[BigbruiserAl]

Corydoras SP. Neaon Green Laser x6
Harlequin Rasboras x15
Bolivian Rams x4
Apisto Cacatuoides x2
Apisto Agassizi x2


think im going to give the cac a miss

 

[BIG BAD BARRY]

Bolivian Rams get my vote. They are hard to sex when young. Dont be put off in the shop as they can be a bit drab but colour up when they are in bigger surroundings. They will stay lower down in the tank.

 

[BigbruiserAl]

Thanks another re think

Corydoras SP. Neaon Green Laser x6
Harlequin Rasboras x15
Bolivian Rams x4
Apisto Cacatuoides x2
Apisto Agassizi x2
dwarf gourami x2

Any ideas on what to add 1st after the fish cycle, im not keen on full stock even if the flter can take it?

 

[waterdrop]

You've got an easy one for sequence planning! Harlequins are an absolute top choice for first stocking, so they are a "no brainer." The corys should be fine going in on the first stocking also (the assumption of course is a good qualification week.)

That leaves you with good flexibility for the other 3 species, allowing you more searching time if necessary. If you've located good specimens right away then I believe you could also consider any of the others for part of the first stocking (although there should be others that have more experience with apistos and those particular rams than me, so listen for further comments.) Otherwise you could take your time and do the normal thing of finding a good looking pair, enjoying them in the quarantine tank for a month or so and then having a late introduction for them.

Location of good specimens, expense of the specimens and further aging of the water are the next most common reasons for delaying of some of the fish, beyond the number one reason of the fish being delicate and actually -needing- late introduction, for doing later stage introductions.

~~waterdrop~~
ps. I think GVG has Bolivians

 

[Davo86]

Thanks another re think

Corydoras SP. Neaon Green Laser x6
Harlequin Rasboras x15
Bolivian Rams x4
Apisto Cacatuoides x2
Apisto Agassizi x2
dwarf gourami x2

Any ideas on what to add 1st after the fish cycle, im not keen on full stock even if the flter can take it?

With the current temp of 25C you are right on the money for Bolivian Rams, so a good choice over the Blue/Gold Ram which like Discus requires good levels of heat for their long term health, The Apistos will also be fine in these conditions,

With Regard to the Dwarf Gourami I would discount these due to their extremely weak/sickly nature and maybe go with something like Thicklip Gouramis instead, (which also come in yellow to orange varieties) which get to the same size,

Therefore I'd go with something like this;


Harlequin Rasboras x20
Orange Thicklip Gourami x3

Bolivian Rams x2
Apisto Agassizi x3

Corydoras SP. Neaon Green Laser x7


Although personally I think you could easily also go for an all out SA themed biotope

 

[BigbruiserAl]

Thanks another re think

Corydoras SP. Neaon Green Laser x6
Harlequin Rasboras x15
Bolivian Rams x4
Apisto Cacatuoides x2
Apisto Agassizi x2
dwarf gourami x2

Any ideas on what to add 1st after the fish cycle, im not keen on full stock even if the flter can take it?

With the current temp of 25C you are right on the money for Bolivian Rams, so a good choice over the Blue/Gold Ram which like Discus requires good levels of heat for their long term health, The Apistos will also be fine in these conditions,

With Regard to the Dwarf Gourami I would discount these due to their extremely weak/sickly nature and maybe go with something like Thicklip Gouramis instead, (which also come in yellow to orange varieties) which get to the same size,

Therefore I'd go with something like this;


Harlequin Rasboras x20
Orange Thicklip Gourami x3

Bolivian Rams x2
Apisto Agassizi x3

Corydoras SP. Neaon Green Laser x7


Although personally I think you could easily also go for an all out SA themed biotope

Thank you very much for your help, the Harlequin will be in 1st i like the idea of a bigger group, the Corydoras SP. Neaon Green Laser are being breed for me so will take some time prob last in, Bolivian Rams are always in stock in LFS so maybe second in. Although i reading up on all these fish im still 30-40 days away from stocking so no rush the Apisto Agassizi are they 1 male 2 females i assumme