johnnyxxl Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 My initial plan is plant fairly nice with, Java fern, crypts, and some dwarf hair grass or guppy weed, some stems just not sure what yet. The fish where I am more knowledgeable in I am thinking Tiger barbs a good school or more than 12 if the wallet works, Black ruby barbs 6 or more bristle nose pleco 2 Cory cats haven't decided specific breed Kulhi loaches 6 or more Any suggestions or comments about my proposed stocking, this is going to still be a bit down the road as my tank isn't yet fully filled with water much less cycled 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gannon Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 sounds good to me! My preference is always less species, more of each, especially fish belonging to specific roles. For example I personally would go all in one one of the barb species. All those bottom dwellers behave very differently so keep em all, but I think the tank could benefit from a big centerpiece that hopefully wont be picked on by the barbs. I must emphasize there is nothing wrong with this stocking, I only am making suggestions based on my specific tastes. Ultimately what matters is just what you like and would be excited about. Your enjoyment and sense of self ownership over the tank is what will keep you paying close attention to it and ultimately lead to it's success! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyxxl Posted February 29 Author Share Posted February 29 On 2/29/2024 at 2:24 PM, Gannon said: sounds good to me! My preference is always less species, more of each, especially fish belonging to specific roles. For example I personally would go all in one one of the barb species. All those bottom dwellers behave very differently so keep em all, but I think the tank could benefit from a big centerpiece that hopefully wont be picked on by the barbs. I must emphasize there is nothing wrong with this stocking, I only am making suggestions based on my specific tastes. Ultimately what matters is just what you like and would be excited about. Your enjoyment and sense of self ownership over the tank is what will keep you paying close attention to it and ultimately lead to it's success! I only asked to be sure that I was not missing something that would not get along with each other. I don't know if I will get a centerpiece fish but I may get a larger school of barbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnvyDontKnow Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 Personally, I would just consider how heavy the bioload would be with all those species but other than that sounds good! (Personally: I'd also go with a smaller breed of cory 🙂 ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I like this for tiger barbs. Almost would treat them like african cichlids and over crowd them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyxxl Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 On 2/29/2024 at 4:41 PM, Tony s said: I like this for tiger barbs. Almost would treat them like african cichlids and over crowd them I like the school of them so active Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 i know. makes me want to put up a barb only tank. then add regulars, greens, jades, even glow barbs. could be really colorful and very active Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Actually have always loved the look of this tank. Same tiger barb. Just bred to green Ultimate</a> Green Fish! Green Tiger Barb Care and Breeding" width="200"> 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyxxl Posted March 1 Author Share Posted March 1 On 3/1/2024 at 6:54 AM, Tony s said: Actually have always loved the look of this tank. Same tiger barb. Just bred to green He has started doing podcasts with Kg tropical On 3/1/2024 at 8:13 AM, johnnyxxl said: He has started doing podcasts with Kg tropical I may start getting plants next week as my light should be here tomorrow and I plan on getting the polycarbonate tomorrow also 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony s Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Yes. Already subscribed. Actually did lol when John announced it live 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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