What Would You Add To This Tank?

minnnt · Jul 3, 2011

I have in my 180 litre an Ellioti, a breeding pair of HRP's and 2 Angel's. Also have a L001 and 2 Pitbull Plecs. Although this may sound like it's pretty full, it really isn't. The tank looks so empty and was wondering what i coould add to fill the tank up. Was considering Bolivian Rams but have read into them and it says they can be shy around bigger more boisterous fish, so i'm guessing having a fully grown Ellioti that these are out of the question.

Maybe a shoal of something larger? No idea what, i'm all out of ideas.

Thanks in advance. :good:

fluttermoth · Jul 3, 2011

What are 'HRPs'?

How about some Emperor tetras?

minnnt · Jul 3, 2011

Honduran Red Points.

Was thinking of Emperors, just wondered what other peoples thoughts were? My Ellioti is a bit of a monkey and don't want them to be considered as prey.

fluttermoth · Jul 3, 2011

Ah, thanks

Well I have no experience of Ellioti or HRPs but would think they ought to be alright; Emperors are a nice size not to get eaten and they're unphased by most things.

minnnt · Jul 3, 2011

Thanks.

I have a pair of Rainbow Cichlids that i am contemplating adding, but they're very unconfident... but are of a good size. Fish eh, who'd have 'em?!

Tizer · Jul 3, 2011

snails

i watch mine for ages, they are pretty interesting.

minnnt · Jul 4, 2011

The hrp's and ellioti play football with them. Think I am going to go with new substrate, add a background and add some plants. Loving the idea of some blue/purple emperor tetras, might get 5 as I know they don't particularly shoal so this should fill the tank quite nicely. Would Columbia red fins get too big for my tank? It's 3ft.

annaw123 · Jul 4, 2011

I have a pair of bolivian rams, and though it may take them a while to get settles in, they are VERY active and their colours are fantastic!

A great addition to anyone's tank, my apple snail is also pretty awesome to watch, and eye catching

Dwarf Gourami are also very active and would make a good addition, but i'm not sure how they'd get on with your tank mates (i have one little angel and they are fine together)