Stocking Advice Please

[Stephan]

So I was blessed to go from one 30 gallon to two 30s and a 55. I'd like some suggestions on how to best arrange what I want. So currently I have:

30:

Rainbow shark (has proved to be quite aggressive)
Angel (1)
Danios (4) 2 of them glofish
Neon tetra (14)
Oto (1)
Various mollies (5) + babies
Ghost shrimp maybe 12+

55:
Danio (1) they're fast that's all I could catch to move so far
Tiger barbs (5)


So the way I'm thinking of breaking it down is:

5 angels plus the mollies in the 55 (I'll let nature take it's course)

Tiger barbs and zebra danio in a 30

Glofish & neon tetra in a 30

Still need to decide re: Rainbow shark & ghost shrimp & oto. Where would they be best?

In the neon tank I'm going for bright colors and fairly small. What might be some nice additions?

What else would go well in my semi aggressive tank with tthe tiger barbs?

Also, shake things up even more: I liked an African cichlid I saw at the store today. So I'm wondering if anyone can think of a way for me to get what I want into the 2 tanks so I can make one 30 gallon a cichlid tank. I know the tiger barbs and angels are a def no. How about tiger barbs with neon tetra? Since they don't have fins? Or how about the neon tetras in the 55 with angels. But when angels grow will they be able to eat neon tetra.

If everyone puts in their 2 cents maybe I can come up with a buck

 

[bristlenoseitplecoman]

I say that you should make aggressive and peaceful fish live in different tanks. The African cichlid is a horrible idea because it will attack even the most aggressive fish.

 

[Stephan]

Well yes if I do the African cichlid I'm thinking that would be a separate tank

 

[eaglesaquarium]

Neons are angelfish food... so that's a no go. Tigers are too aggressive for neons...no go there. Tigers are fin nippers and would harass the angels... no go there.

Unfortunately, you have some fish that just can't coexist. That said, the 3 tanks could still be awesome.

The tigers with the danios is a great pairing. If you increased the number of tigers, you would decrease the likelihood that they would go after the danios, but as it is the danios are probably fast enough that they can get away. Add some extra plants to that tank to give cover to the danios, if they seek it. I'd also look to increase the number of danios.


The glofish and neons in the 30 make sense as well. You could add some corys to that mix and they would all get along famously!



I have no experience with mollies mixed with angelfish. Somehow though, I don't think that is a good mix. I think the mollys need hard water and the angels prefer softer water. I could be wrong on that though.