stocking

[metfan581]

Well,here is the question you have heard over a million times; What should/could I put in my tank?

 

[kev_kb]

With the fish that are already in there? Maybe a couple of rams?

If your willing to change to a sand substrate then maybe some shell dwelling cichlids?

 

[metfan581]

With the fish that are already in there? Maybe a couple of rams?

If your willing to change to a sand substrate then maybe some shell dwelling cichlids?

how many rams

what about
dwarf cockatoo
key wholes
angle fish
Kribensis

is it possible

what do you suggest

 

[spAcE mOnkEy]

I think most of the cichlids you just suggested could go in your tank, except the angel fish. Also, you should probably just get one of those that you suggested. If they start breeding, or if you get more then one of the cichlids they may fight. If they start breeding, they may start getting aggressive towards the other fish.

 

[freddyk]

Since the tank is a 20 gallon high, it isn't the ideal shape of aquarium for cichlids - a 20 gallon long has much more real estate then the high, so I'd be inclined to aggree that care should be taken.

Keyholes are an exception though, even spawning these guys shouldn't pose a problem.

 

[metfan581]

Since the tank is a 20 gallon high, it isn't the ideal shape of aquarium for cichlids - a 20 gallon long has much more real estate then the high, so I'd be inclined to aggree that care should be taken.

Keyholes are an exception though, even spawning these guys shouldn't pose a problem.

are they fin nippy

 

[Ben]

nope, just make sure your fish are 1"+

DD

 

[freddyk]

are they fin nippy

They won't bother anything in your tank except the fry. Other dwarfs on the other hand...

 

[metfan581]

are they fin nippy

They won't bother anything in your tank except the fry. Other dwarfs on the other hand...

continue

 

[metfan581]

how about

5 neons tetras
5 glow light tetras
2 male german guppies
2 blue rams
2 glod rams
2 Kribensis

 

[MsDad]

Whoa, that would definitely be overstocked IMO. I love Kribs (have them myself), but they really need a lot more "personal space" than this setup would provide. They will definitely compete with the Rams for territory. I would go for one pair of Rams and no Kribensis. Again, JMO...

 

[freddyk]

continue

other dwarfs like kribs and apistos are more likely harass their tankmates in the confines of your tank, especially once they started spawning. They are also more likely to harass each other.

how about

5 neons tetras
5 glow light tetras
2 male german guppies
2 blue rams
2 glod rams
2 Kribensis

You do not have room for more then one pair of cichlids. As I mentioned, you barely have room for one pair. Neons would live a shortened life of stress with the cichlids. These timid little guys make terrible cichlid tankmates uness there is more room.

Cichlids are territorial, they need space. A 20 gallon high is already less territory then they would use, and stuffing more then one pair in the tank is simply mean. As it is, I'm giving you fair warning that if you go with kribs there stands a good chance of one killing the other in this tank.

How about:
8 rasbora's, serpae tetra's, or something tougher then neons and glows
4-5 guppies,
and 1 pair of blue rams.

Having a larger shoal of one tetra will make them more secure with the rams in the tank then two or three tiny groups of them. Security removes stress, which will make your tank more active and free from disease. Don't forget you need lots of decoration in the tank too, plants (fake or real) that reach the top of the water plus a lot of ground cover.

 

[metfan581]

How about:
8 rasbora's, serpae tetra's, or something tougher then neons and glows
4-5 guppies,
and 1 pair of blue rams.

know thats information I want

any more combos

tougher than neons like what

 

[sevs]

As said before you shouldn't keep fish less than 1" with cichlids unless it's a feeder fish. Neons would become too stressed out or lunch so larger tetras would be more appropriate.

 

[metfan581]

Any more combos