Stocking a 46 gal. tank?

[jmelnek]

I have a 46 US gal. bowfront with gravel, slate, various rocks and moderate planting (plastic) after it is done cycling I was thinking of these fish:

6-8 tiger/green barbs
6 corys
1 pleco
and maybe 1 redtail shark

Any advise would be much appreciated, plus any addition or subtraction commets would be good to. I want a nice community tank with fish at differnt levels. What other fish combo's would work with this setup.

P.S.

I would like to introduce some real plants, but I nerver put any other substrate down and I was wondering if I could get some plants that would survice in just gravel.

 

[Boggle]

I think all the fish should get along great... until the shark gets to full size, I think they can get quite nippy when fully grown.

Maybe get some zebra danios for the top level? They are very active, beautiful and small, so you can have a group. Also, dwarf ottos would add a lot of movement, they're a bit plain to look at, but funny little fish.
You have heaps of options, but if you're like the rest of us here, you will have a dozen tanks before you know it

As for the plants, I have everything growing out of control in gravel, I don't think many people have problems. If you want something to build your confidence, try Wisteria. Other easy ones are Java Fern, Java Moss, Anubias, & Watersprite. They're not fussy with lighting & ferterliser.

The only advice I would give about the gravel, is to keep it dark. The fish feel safer & it brings out their colors.

 

[digital_run]

My red tailed shark loves to terrorize my Tiger barbs....Not saying you would be unlucky as me...They each have there own personality and it seems that mine is a meanie..What type of plec are you thinking of?

 

[jmelnek]

the pleco would hopefully not be a common but yet something that will stay small. A bristle would not be bad. I am limited to my search localy (no good lfs in my area). You have any for sale?

As far as the shark goes, it can stay or go i am just trying to think of other fish that aren't so "common" and i like cats,plecs, & sharks.