Stocking

[WittLace]

I am in the process of setting up a new tank (55 gallon). I have a pair of severum and a feather fin squeaker going in. Both are small at the present time. I am looking for some active / colorful fish to add to the tank. A few people have mentioned tetras and barbs.


I also have a 29 gallon with 1m and 4f kribensis. There are not aggressive even when breeding. I am looking for the same type of fish for this tank.

I though I would stop in here and get a few recommendations. Thanks in advance!

 

[WittLace]

Geez. It's quiet in here...

 

[Lateral Line]

One reason that occurs to me, is that the question you ask is far from easy to answer. You have two big, large mouthed cichlids, and a big, large mouthed catfish. The easy answers for active, colourful fish are not going to work really, because your other fish will destroy them in a fairly short space of time. There are barbs and tetras large enough to stand up to these things, but these are mostly not active colourful fish. As gregarious fish, a group of large tetras or barbs is going to run you into stock level problems, which frankly, you might have already.

 

[WittLace]

Both severum are quite small at present time. I have had them in a 29 gallon for a couple of months as well as the catfish. I am aware they will grow quite large but I am willing to upgrade as time goes on. As far as tank mates I have done a little research and browsed a few other forums. I am going with 8-10 lemon tetra or congo tetra.