Would This Be Overstocked?

[Le Sorcier]

Already have....

2 Platys
2 Mollies
6 Black Ruby Barbs
4 Julii Corys
2 Melini Corys

and would like

4/5 Polka Dot Loach
3 Cockatoo Cichlids
4 Angelfish
1 Small Plec

Is this too much?

Thanks

 

[Bebobb]

I would cut down on the angel fish, and instead of a harem of cockatoos, I would go for a pair. Do you plan on keepig the fry from the platties and mollies, If so, don't expect much luck because the angels and cockatoos will eat them.

 

[Le Sorcier]

Thanks.

Could I have a pair of Angels?

No fry from the Platys/Mollies so far...

 

[Marve99]

To get platy fry, one of those 2 platys must be a girl and the other a boy. The girl platy may get more attention than she would like!

 

[Curiosity101]

With just the standard filtration my suggestion would be...

2 Platys
2 Mollies
6 Black Ruby Barbs
4 Julii Corys
2 Melini Corys

and then

3 Cockatoo Cichlids
1 Angelfish
1 Small Plec

I would only keep 1 Angelfish in that sized tank, but you may be able to house two (depending on the footprint of the tank and the personalities of the angels).

 

[minxfishy]

Take out the angels and the rest of the stocking looks fine for a rio 180.

 

[Bebobb]

Take out the angels and the rest of the stocking looks fine for a rio 180.

I agree with this the most.

 

[Le Sorcier]

Take out the angels and the rest of the stocking looks fine for a rio 180.

I agree with this the most.

Could I squeeze 1 solitary Angel in then?

 

[minxfishy]

You could try it, the only problem I could see with an Angel is with the Apistos, depends on the personality of the Angel.