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Hello, after watching my empty tank for a few days now, I am getting
itchy to start building my fish! (I know I have to add gradually and slowly - probably no real fish for 2 weeks, and can't have the total number for 2 months or more.) Here is my fish plan: the preliminary "total fish list" for when my tank is cycled and ready for gradual additions. I've researched the species, and I am aiming for a community tank. I've compiled their water parameter needs as well as their maximum sizes. What do you think? Any red flags? Suggestions? Warnings? :-) Tank parameters: (5=B0dH, 7.0 ph) 50 Gallon bow-front tank, with 404 Fluval canister filter, 2-inches medium gravel, only one small live plant so far Desired Fish: 1-2 large angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare?) * 6-8 ph * 5=B0dH-13=B0dH * 6" max size (12" total fish) 6 Cory catfish (Corydoras aeneus?) * 6 - 8 ph * 5=B0dH - 19=B0dH * 2.7"max size (16.2" total fish) 6 Dwarf Neon Rainbowfish (Rhombatractus praecox) * 6 - 8 ph * 8=B0dH - 16=B0dH * 1.9" max size (11.4" total fish) 4 Blue Gouramis (favorite!) (Trichogaster trichopterus) * 6 - 8.8 ph * 5=B0dH - 20=B0dH * 3.5" max size (14" total fish size) 1 Bristle-nose Pleco (Ancistrus sp) * 5.8 - 7.8 ph * 5=B0dH - 19=B0dH * 4.7" max size Question: is my water too soft for the Rainbowfish? Total Fish number: 16-17 Total "Fish Inches" at maturity: 52.3 - 58.3" Thanks for any advice! - Lisa |
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