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That makes sense. So do you think a Blue Acara, Firemouth, (6) Rosy Barbs, (12-15) Black Skirt Tetras, Bristlenose Pleco, and (6) Corys would be overstocked in a 55? I have a Penn Plax Cascade 1000 canister filter.

Will do thanks! Any particular reason to steer clear of the long finned ones?

My pH is above 7. I’m on somewhat of a smaller budget for the fish so I was thinking maybe Rosy Barbs and Black Skirt Tetras maybe? Thanks for the suggestions! I love the bleeding heart tetra but it looks like they are close to $5 a pop, which will add up if I’m looking to get a dozen or so.

I have been debating what to stock my 55 gallon (48 x 12 x 21) with but think I have decided. I’m thinking an Electric Blue Acara and Firemouth Cichlid as well as a couple large schools (12-15?) of a colorful/neat looking fish. And then probably a school of Corys. Any suggestions on what school...

That’s pretty cool I wish I had the space for that. Are there any colorful schools of fish that would be ok with an angel?

The tetras don’t nip at the angelfish’s tail?

Ok thanks!

I like the idea of having more than one angel but to be completely honest I have no desire to breed them. Can you think of any good colorful schooling fish that would work with the single angel/cichlids/gourami/catfish?

Darn that makes things more complicated. Is a singe angelfish a possibility? Along with the cichlids and Gourami. And possibly some other fish?

I see I see. So do you think the Blue Acari, Keyhole, and Pearl Gourami would be ok with 6 angelfish?

I just didn’t know if a 55 gallon was big enough for 6 angels +other fish? (just going off what I have been reading). I will look into that black lancer because I was hoping to get atleast 1 good size catfish. Thanks!

That makes sense. If I were to leave out the 2 Bolivian Cichlids do you have any suggestions on a fish(s), possibly a school of fish, to replace them with? Preferably something with a little color?

Ok thanks! So I’m thinking; (4) Angelfish (1) Pearl Gourami (1) Blue Acari Cichlid (1) Keyhole Cichlid (2) Bolivian Ram Cichlid (1) Bristlenose Pleco (1) Raphael Catfish. Do you think that would work in a 55 gallon?

If I were to get a school of say 6 angelfish, do they all need to be the same type? Can I have a variety, such as a couple zebra, couple black lace, etc? Also, what would be some good tank mates for them? They would be in a 55 gallon tank (48” x 12” x 21”). Thanks!

That’s some good information thanks! I’m thinking I’ll stay away from the angels and Gouramis and look into a big school or some sort of colorful tetras instead.

Thank you. That’s what I was thinking. From the list of fish I originally posted, minus the catfish and Molly, am I good to get a large school of tetras?

Also, do you know, if I were to put a school of tetras in my tank, say 10 or so, would I have a problem with a Raphael Catfish eating them?

Yah when I get the water in there and up and running and what not I’ll get a water sample and have it checked. Before I put fish in of course. Thanks for the help!

Ok I will do that, I appreciate it. Also, this is what I’m going off of if it helps at all.

I don’t see a general hardeness but; Calcium: 14.1 MG/L Magnesium: 15.2 MG/L

According to the website; pH: 7.76 Hardness, Carbonate: 97.8 MG/L

Forgot about tank dimensions. It is 48” x 13” x 21”.

Thanks for the information, I will pass on the Mollies. Not sure about water hardeness or pH yet, I don’t have water in the tank yet. Do you think the fish I have listed is overstocking or could I choose some more? Thanks!

Im in the process of setting up my first tank. It’s a 55 gallon. As far as stocking the tank goes, i am thinking; (6) Striped Danio (6) Cherry Barb (2) Dwarf Gourami (2) Angelfish (2) Black Molly (2) Smaller breed Pleco (1) Striped Raphael Catfish Any comments or suggestions are greatly...