Stocking Ideas?

[Paradise3]

I have measured my new tank and it's actually 3ftx2ftx1ft, Length x Height x Width.
So about 37 UK Gallons. I was thinking Blue Acara's but I'd prefer something a bit rarer, medium-large and medium-aggressive.
I've already had Firemouths suggested and I don't like Firemouths so...

 

[lloyd]

y dont u keep it small and go for a group of rainbow cichlids. you tank isnt the biggest and rainbows are beautiful and very managable and unique in some respects

 

[Paradise3]

y dont u keep it small and go for a group of rainbow cichlids. you tank isnt the biggest and rainbows are beautiful and very managable and unique in some respects

Because I already have 3 smaller fish tanks... I know it isn't the biggest tank but at least I can fit something larger in it. My second biggest tank is only 15 UK Gallons.

 

[lloyd]

So really you want to be looking for something slightly larger than the norm but not to active because you shouldnt put a big fish in a small tank just because the rest of your tanks are smaller. I think yellow acaras get smaller than blue acaras but i would say your tank is still to small for them. blue acaras are a definitave no. if you want a cichlid you dont want to aim for anything bigger than a ram or rainbow cichlid. What about a type of rainbow fish. i know they are active but they do keep each other entertained although i would put them in a bigger tank if it was me. If you want rare fish y dont you look into betta's?

 

[Paradise3]

So really you want to be looking for something slightly larger than the norm but not to active because you shouldnt put a big fish in a small tank just because the rest of your tanks are smaller. I think yellow acaras get smaller than blue acaras but i would say your tank is still to small for them. blue acaras are a definitave no. if you want a cichlid you dont want to aim for anything bigger than a ram or rainbow cichlid. What about a type of rainbow fish. i know they are active but they do keep each other entertained although i would put them in a bigger tank if it was me. If you want rare fish y dont you look into betta's?

I already have Betta's. I also have 2 different types of Rare Kribs and 2 Dwarf Puffers. Your right about the Blue Acara being too big. What about a Severum? And a Smaller Species of Plec(8" or less)

 

[lloyd]

A severrum is far to big and so is an 8 inch plec to be honest. what about a type of guarmi? when i mentioned earlier about betta's i didnt mean better splendens. You could look at asian leaffish

 

[lloyd]

A severrum is far to big and so is an 8 inch plec to be honest. what about a type of guarmi? when i mentioned earlier about betta's i didnt mean better splendens. You could look at asian leaffish

 

[Paradise3]

A severrum is far to big and so is an 8 inch plec to be honest. what about a type of guarmi? when i mentioned earlier about betta's i didnt mean better splendens. You could look at asian leaffish

Minimum tank size for a Severum is 30 Gallons. 8" plecs would look tiny in the tank, trust me.

 

[lloyd]

you put a severum and that plec in a six footer and you will see how active they can be. severums can by found out depths at times at 3 mtrs plus in massive shoals. it would be cruel putting 1 in a 3 foot tank even if it does look bare

 

[Paradise3]

you put a severum and that plec in a six footer and you will see how active they can be. severums can by found out depths at times at 3 mtrs plus in massive shoals. it would be cruel putting 1 in a 3 foot tank even if it does look bare

I'm just looking at the 30 Plecs Under 8 Inches topic and I like the Queen Arabesque Pleco... Would that be too big?

I don't want smaller fish than 6" in this tank, Except maybe the Pleco, and I don't want a community tank.

 

[lloyd]

Im not fimiliar with that fish. i suppose a 6 inch plec wouldnt be the end of the world but then if its sociable you will need more than one. i cant suggest any 6inch fish for a tank of your size its just cruel im afaid. 6inch is a big size. y dont you put your kribs in the tank and try to create a strict biotope for them, including plants, that would be interesting, especially as your tank there in is very small

 

[Paradise3]

I'll just ask about for a bit then.

 

[lloyd]

Yeah ok then but please dont rush into anything though.