Stocking New Tank

[DarkShadow435]

Ok, so here's my question for all those who would like to give their imput. I have a 50 gal tank. I'd like to get some smaller angel fish. What else should i stock the tank with. I'm looking for some fish that are pretty, have alot of color, and that will co-exsist with a wide range of fish (especially the angels). Any input would help greatly!

 

[cooky]

German blue rams are gorgeous


i read a post saying they look like marine fish, and yes they do have some really beautiful colours

 

[DarkShadow435]

blue rams are cichlids. I've been told that if i want cichlids, that i should keep a cichlid tank, and not mix them with other fish. I'd rather stay away from cichlids. but thank you for the advice.

 

[idlefingers]

angelfish are cichlids

 

[J4MES]

angelfish are cichlids

lol that is true!

get 3 angels
5-8 congo tetras
some corys

J4MES

 

[doresy]

Nice size tank so plenty of scope. Angels need big tanks. I am not sure what goes with angels as I have no interest in them for that reason (34 gallon) If you want a bit of colour and nice size then how about a neon blue Dwarf Gourami male with a couple of lesser colourful females.....they are my fav's along with Harliquins, corys etc etc!

Here is my "old man of the tank"

 

[cooky]

they are non aggressive chiclids though

 

[J4MES]

they are non aggressive chiclids though

before they start spawning...


J4MES

 

[cooky]

but only then they will chase and not bite other fish

or so i have read lol

 

[DarkShadow435]

ok, well if i didnt want angels, what would you suggest for some nice colorful fish?

 

[J4MES]

Platys, rams, corys, neons etc...

J4MES

 

[DarkShadow435]

i'd like something a little rarer. Something that will impress my friends.

 

[cooky]

the thing is most rare fish are really drab in colour and look cr@p


i saw one around £50 and it was brown


you dont want rare fish you want colourful ones

 

[J4MES]

Instead of going for an aquarium gow about a paladarium? and have a rainbow crab?

J4MES

 

[JackoUK]

blue rams are cichlids. I've been told that if i want cichlids, that i should keep a cichlid tank, and not mix them with other fish. I'd rather stay away from cichlids. but thank you for the advice.

I have a pair of Bolivian Rams in my community tank and they're no trouble at all, except to each other now and again. The only problem I have is with them actually getting any food after the ganets have finished. I also agree with a previous poster, the German Blue Rams are brilliant fish.