Fish Stocking?

[SteveR]

Guys,
I have just completed my fishless cycle, what type of stock is suitable for a planted 260lt tank , the water parameters are:
Ph7,Ammonia 0, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 5.0,GH8 & KH2, KH from my tap is 6 so is the Gh, thanks in advance..

 

[Willbacon23]

What type of fish would you ideally have if I may ask? Or are you simply looking for inspiration

 

[PhantomCarp]

As @Willbacon23 said we can only tell you what we would do but if you give us some things that you like we can help more

 

[Willbacon23]

As @Willbacon23 said we can only tell you what we would do but if you give us some things that you like we can help more

FOr example in a 260 litre my dream would be a cichlids shell dweller tanks but that’s likely quite different from your dream tank! I’ve also always wanted Apistogramma double fire reds!

 

[Willbacon23]

Guys,
I have just completed my fishless cycle, what type of stock is suitable for a planted 260lt tank , the water parameters are:
Ph7,Ammonia 0, Nitrite 0, Nitrate 5.0,GH8 & KH2, KH from my tap is 6 so is the Gh, thanks in advance..

I’m no expert on water hardness so it’s unwise of me to wrongly suggest species for you to keep. I would say in a tank that’s around 65 gallons you’ve got a lot of options. A tank based on beauty could comprise of a huge shoal of one fish you really like (eg. 100 Ember tetras) In a heavily planted tank! A tank full of personality and playfulness could contain cichlids or a community tank with big groups of corys or whatever so the world is really your oyster here

 

[SteveR]

I’m no expert on water hardness so it’s unwise of me to wrongly suggest species for you to keep. I would say in a tank that’s around 65 gallons you’ve got a lot of options. A tank based on beauty could comprise of a huge shoal of one fish you really like (eg. 100 Ember tetras) In a heavily planted tank! A tank full of personality and playfulness could contain cichlids or a community tank with big groups of corys or whatever so the world is really your oyster here

Thnks for the reply mate

 

[seangee]

You should keep your choices to fish that come from soft and acidic water. Avoid livebearers and african cichlids but you have a world to choose from, tetras, cories, rasboras, loaches and many more will be suited to your water. In fact most of the South American and Asian species woul work well.

If you see something you like seriouslyfish.com is a good site for checking species requirements. As well as hardness you should conside temperature, group size requirements and aggression / compatability with tank mates and what area of the tank they will spend most time in. Where a minimum group of 6 is recommended 12 (or more) is always better for social fish.

 

[Lajos_Detari]

I agree with Seangee.
Your tap water is suitable for soft water fish such as most of the South American and Asian fish. Stay away from African Cichlids, Guppies, Mollies, Platies, etc.

Just to give a quick introduction for fish stocking and ideas.

1)Schooling fish (I guess your tank is a 4 feet tank)
You can have 2-4 groups of schooling fish in your tank.
Schooling fish are impressive when you have a big group of them in your tank.
The ways they swim/move together in the tank and their behaviours are interesting and impressive to watch.

Whenever you want to stock your tank, try to get fish from different levels of the tank (top, middle, bottom).

How to Stock an Aquarium With Different Levels of Fish

Learn which fish groups typically swim at the top, middle, near the bottom, or at the bottom of the aquarium.

www.thesprucepets.com

Probably you can have a group of Corydoras or Loaches at the bottom.
And another 1-2 or 2-3 groups of schooling fish at the middle/top level.
If you have 1-2 groups of schooling fish, then you can have more of them. And the greater their numbers, the more impressive they look.

You can look for schooling fish from:
1)Tetras
2)Rasboras

Some people may like the slimmer Tetras such as Cardinal Tetras, Rummynose Tetras, Glowlight Tetras, Black Neon Tetras, etc.
But I prefer the wider bodies Tetras such as Rosy Tetras, Lemon Tetras, Red Phantom Tetras, Congo Tetras(big), etc.

Some people may like the tight schooling fish such as Harlequin Rasboras and the Rummynose Tetras.
Hengeli Rasboras are smaller than Harlequin Rasboras but they looked better in my opinion.

2)Centerpiece fish or some individual fish.
You might want to look for some individual fish which are slightly bigger, have stunning colours and interesting characteristics.
I like especially Apistogrammas, Killifish (but check their compatibilities with others),Dwarf South American Cichlids, etc

3)Colours and sizes.
If you want to have colourful fish, choose fish with different colours such as red, blue and yellow fo your tank. Red is always the most striking. Blue will glow in the dark.
Don't choose fish that are too small such as Celestial Pearl Danio, Badis, etc as you will find them hard to be seen.

4)Compatibility.
Choose fish that are peaceful, compatible with each other and have same water temperature/ requirements.

Some info for you:

Catalogs:

Home | Qian Hu

We Bring Fun To You! About Qian Hu Explore our local fish farm, where you can find stunning ornamental fish, and also discover a wide range of aquarium equi ...

www.qianhufish.com

Home | Qian Hu

We Bring Fun To You! About Qian Hu Explore our local fish farm, where you can find stunning ornamental fish, and also discover a wide range of aquarium equi ...

www.qianhufish.com

Home | Qian Hu

We Bring Fun To You! About Qian Hu Explore our local fish farm, where you can find stunning ornamental fish, and also discover a wide range of aquarium equi ...

www.qianhufish.com

Home | Qian Hu

We Bring Fun To You! About Qian Hu Explore our local fish farm, where you can find stunning ornamental fish, and also discover a wide range of aquarium equi ...

www.qianhufish.com

South American Dwarf Cichlids - Aqualog.de

Dwarf cichlids is the term used for all members of the cichlid family (Cichlidae) whose maximum eventual size does not exceed 10 cm. In South America this means the species of the genera Apistogramma, Apistogrammoides, Nannacara, Ivanacara, Laetacara, Dicrossus, Crenicara, Biotoecus, and...

www.aqualog.de

Types of Freshwater Fish For Your Aquarium (With Pictures) | Animal World

Aquarium Tropical Fish Aquarium Plants – Aquatic plant guides for ferns and mosses, stem plants, rosette plants, and plants for the pond. Plants can be the main aquarium attraction or used to enhance your aquarium’s beauty and health. Catfish – Plecostomus, Cory, Pangasius, Banjo Catfish...

animal-world.com

Characin Fish: Identification, Facts, Care Guide, & Pictures | Animal World

There’s a good chance it’s a Characin… if you see a freshwater fish with an adipose fin and no barbels! Characins are very large group of fish that make up the Order Characiformes. There are at least 1674 species contained in about 270 genera. A visual clue to a Characin is that it will have […]

animal-world.com

 

[SteveR]

I agree with Seangee.
Your tap water is suitable for soft water fish such as most of the South American and Asian fish. Stay away from African Cichlids, Guppies, Mollies, Platies, etc.

Just to give a quick introduction for fish stocking and ideas.

1)Schooling fish (I guess your tank is a 4 feet tank)
You can have 2-4 groups of schooling fish in your tank.
Schooling fish are impressive when you have a big group of them in your tank.
The ways they swim/move together in the tank and their behaviours are interesting and impressive to watch.

Whenever you want to stock your tank, try to get fish from different levels of the tank (top, middle, bottom).

How to Stock an Aquarium With Different Levels of Fish

Learn which fish groups typically swim at the top, middle, near the bottom, or at the bottom of the aquarium.

www.thesprucepets.com

Probably you can have a group of Corydoras or Loaches at the bottom.
And another 1-2 or 2-3 groups of schooling fish at the middle/top level.
If you have 1-2 groups of schooling fish, then you can have more of them. And the greater their numbers, the more impressive they look.

You can look for schooling fish from:
1)Tetras
2)Rasboras

Some people may like the slimmer Tetras such as Cardinal Tetras, Rummynose Tetras, Glowlight Tetras, Black Neon Tetras, etc.
But I prefer the wider bodies Tetras such as Rosy Tetras, Lemon Tetras, Red Phantom Tetras, Congo Tetras(big), etc.

Some people may like the tight schooling fish such as Harlequin Rasboras and the Rummynose Tetras.
Hengeli Rasboras are smaller than Harlequin Rasboras but they looked better in my opinion.

2)Centerpiece fish or some individual fish.
You might want to look for some individual fish which are slightly bigger, have stunning colours and interesting characteristics.
I like especially Apistogrammas, Killifish (but check their compatibilities with others),Dwarf South American Cichlids, etc

3)Colours and sizes.
If you want to have colourful fish, choose fish with different colours such as red, blue and yellow fo your tank. Red is always the most striking. Blue will glow in the dark.
Don't choose fish that are too small such as Celestial Pearl Danio, Badis, etc as you will find them hard to be seen.

4)Compatibility.
Choose fish that are peaceful, compatible with each other and have same water temperature/ requirements.

Some info for you:

Catalogs:

Home | Qian Hu

We Bring Fun To You! About Qian Hu Explore our local fish farm, where you can find stunning ornamental fish, and also discover a wide range of aquarium equi ...

www.qianhufish.com

Home | Qian Hu

We Bring Fun To You! About Qian Hu Explore our local fish farm, where you can find stunning ornamental fish, and also discover a wide range of aquarium equi ...

www.qianhufish.com

Home | Qian Hu

We Bring Fun To You! About Qian Hu Explore our local fish farm, where you can find stunning ornamental fish, and also discover a wide range of aquarium equi ...

www.qianhufish.com

Home | Qian Hu

We Bring Fun To You! About Qian Hu Explore our local fish farm, where you can find stunning ornamental fish, and also discover a wide range of aquarium equi ...

www.qianhufish.com

South American Dwarf Cichlids - Aqualog.de

Dwarf cichlids is the term used for all members of the cichlid family (Cichlidae) whose maximum eventual size does not exceed 10 cm. In South America this means the species of the genera Apistogramma, Apistogrammoides, Nannacara, Ivanacara, Laetacara, Dicrossus, Crenicara, Biotoecus, and...

www.aqualog.de

Types of Freshwater Fish For Your Aquarium (With Pictures) | Animal World

Aquarium Tropical Fish Aquarium Plants – Aquatic plant guides for ferns and mosses, stem plants, rosette plants, and plants for the pond. Plants can be the main aquarium attraction or used to enhance your aquarium’s beauty and health. Catfish – Plecostomus, Cory, Pangasius, Banjo Catfish...

animal-world.com

Characin Fish: Identification, Facts, Care Guide, & Pictures | Animal World

There’s a good chance it’s a Characin… if you see a freshwater fish with an adipose fin and no barbels! Characins are very large group of fish that make up the Order Characiformes. There are at least 1674 species contained in about 270 genera. A visual clue to a Characin is that it will have […]

animal-world.com

Excellent, thanks ..

 

[SteveR]

What type of fish would you ideally have if I may ask? Or are you simply looking for inspiration

Looking for inspiration

 

[Lajos_Detari]

Looking for inspiration

Do you have a rough idea of what fish that you want now?
You can also ask here if you have found the fish that you want.

All the best.

 

[seangee]

Cardinal tetras
Glowlight tetras
Pencilfish (nannostomus marginatus)
Pepper cories (corydoras paleatus)
Sterbai cories
A bristlenose

No wait - that's my tank, and of course I am biased

 

[Lajos_Detari]

Cardinal tetras
Glowlight tetras
Pencilfish (nannostomus marginatus)
Pepper cories (corydoras paleatus)
Sterbai cories
A bristlenose

No wait - that's my tank, and of course I am biased

Nice to have so many schooling fish.