Ryandsimmons
Fish Fanatic
Okay, my tank arrives in two days, and this weekend I intend to head out to a couple of aquariums to start doing some research. (I will not be buying yet, don't worry...)
Anyway, I am looking at building up a stocking list before then so I can have a look at the fish live and hone it. (I have no idea what most of the names I see mean so I want to have a list of potentials to gaze upon. Pics on the net don't do justice.)
Okay, so 125 litres is 27.5 gallons, dimensions are 80 x 45 x 35, its a Fluval Roma 125
My initial plans are out (Angel Fish and a Red Tailed Shark)due to learning about size
I have been reading people sigs and some of the threads and am intrigued by the following....
Bettas look amazing. I want something colourful like that as a centrepiece. (Original was Angel fish there)
Honey Guaramis look nice, Lace guaramis moreso though.
Shrimps, Frogs and snails interest me as a "unique" idea.
Rasbouras have the potential as a pretty shoal
Tiger barbs are a must (unless the "centre piece" fish says otherwise or another colourful shoal fish with as much character exists....
A catfish always looks nice.
The centrepiece fish I am willing to splash out on, the rest not so much.
I'd also appreciate ideas on plants, I am intending to split the tank in two, with one side rocky, one side planted if that is a viable option.
Many thanks
Ryan
Edit: The list above is fish that have caught my eye sorry, not intended as a potential stock.. I have no idea how these intereact.
Also as regards shoals I am tempted by either something bright and interesting like the barbs, or a shoal of lots (maybe 20?) very small fish would also look very cool.
Double edit: My API Water Master Tester (or whatever it is called, the one recomended by the is forum anyway) has just arrived, so I will test my tap water for PH levels tonight and post as I understand that can affect my options.
Anyway, I am looking at building up a stocking list before then so I can have a look at the fish live and hone it. (I have no idea what most of the names I see mean so I want to have a list of potentials to gaze upon. Pics on the net don't do justice.)
Okay, so 125 litres is 27.5 gallons, dimensions are 80 x 45 x 35, its a Fluval Roma 125
My initial plans are out (Angel Fish and a Red Tailed Shark)due to learning about size
I have been reading people sigs and some of the threads and am intrigued by the following....
Bettas look amazing. I want something colourful like that as a centrepiece. (Original was Angel fish there)
Honey Guaramis look nice, Lace guaramis moreso though.
Shrimps, Frogs and snails interest me as a "unique" idea.
Rasbouras have the potential as a pretty shoal
Tiger barbs are a must (unless the "centre piece" fish says otherwise or another colourful shoal fish with as much character exists....
A catfish always looks nice.
The centrepiece fish I am willing to splash out on, the rest not so much.
I'd also appreciate ideas on plants, I am intending to split the tank in two, with one side rocky, one side planted if that is a viable option.
Many thanks
Ryan
Edit: The list above is fish that have caught my eye sorry, not intended as a potential stock.. I have no idea how these intereact.
Also as regards shoals I am tempted by either something bright and interesting like the barbs, or a shoal of lots (maybe 20?) very small fish would also look very cool.
Double edit: My API Water Master Tester (or whatever it is called, the one recomended by the is forum anyway) has just arrived, so I will test my tap water for PH levels tonight and post as I understand that can affect my options.