FishLover66
Fish Crazy
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Hi all, It looks like things are coming along with my tank since the pH seems to be holding steady at 6.8, ammonia is going down (currently 0.25) and nitrates are rising. No fish have died in the past week and the remaining fish look much healthier and happier, so things are definitely looking up. Not planning on adding anything for at least another couple of weeks (still closely monitoring things), but have been using this time to do some research and check local fish stores.
I'm considering doing an Amazonian biotope since I already have a school of marble hatchets and neons and want to get an angel or two. I'm also debating whether or not to start replacing the plastic plants I have in my tank with real ones over time.
So my tank is 20W x 20T x 18D with a glass top and double-bright LED 'sun' light and 'moon' light. Well-planted (plastic) with a 'tree trunk' and rock cave on sand/gravel substrate. 100W heater set at 79 F and an Aquaclear 30, which I plan on upgrading to a 50 eventually. I currently have six neons and 3 marble hatches, but plan on getting three more.
<- first time I'm using this website, so not sure if it's going to work.
So, as far as stocking, my question is, should I just get one Angelfish or can I fit two safely? I would like to keep to fish from the Amazon, so I was thinking of a small school of cories (4), one or two otos (not sure if they are schoolers or not) and MAYBE a pair of dwarf cichlids. Any ideas?
And as far as planting this tank.... it's on the tall side (20") and Marineland suggests plants that need moderate lighting....I really don't want to complicate things and want SIMPLE maintenance & NOT expensive. Do I need anything fancy to maintain plants or is the double-bright LED lighting sufficient? Or should I just stick with what I have for now?
Thanks for any suggestions.
I'm considering doing an Amazonian biotope since I already have a school of marble hatchets and neons and want to get an angel or two. I'm also debating whether or not to start replacing the plastic plants I have in my tank with real ones over time.
So my tank is 20W x 20T x 18D with a glass top and double-bright LED 'sun' light and 'moon' light. Well-planted (plastic) with a 'tree trunk' and rock cave on sand/gravel substrate. 100W heater set at 79 F and an Aquaclear 30, which I plan on upgrading to a 50 eventually. I currently have six neons and 3 marble hatches, but plan on getting three more.
So, as far as stocking, my question is, should I just get one Angelfish or can I fit two safely? I would like to keep to fish from the Amazon, so I was thinking of a small school of cories (4), one or two otos (not sure if they are schoolers or not) and MAYBE a pair of dwarf cichlids. Any ideas?
And as far as planting this tank.... it's on the tall side (20") and Marineland suggests plants that need moderate lighting....I really don't want to complicate things and want SIMPLE maintenance & NOT expensive. Do I need anything fancy to maintain plants or is the double-bright LED lighting sufficient? Or should I just stick with what I have for now?
Thanks for any suggestions.