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[DinPerth]

Hi All,

 

I was not sure if I should post in here or the Cichlid Section? (if in the wrong place I will move.)

 

 I have recently bought a new 6ftx2ftx2ft upgrading from a 6ftx14"x18" and I am currently considering the new set up.

 

My current tank is set up with white sand, 6 large river stones and some driftwood, the current stocking is a mix of left over fish from the last few years:

 

1 x 25cm Black Ghost Knife

1 x 10cm Yoyo Loach

1 x 7cm Petricola

20 x 3-6cm Bristlse Nose

30 x 5-6cm Red Line Torpedos

 

 

With the my new tank the 1 fish that absolutely must stay in the BGK as its my wifes favourite and I will be moving on my old tank so they will be no way else for it to go. The new tank came with 60L of Eco Complete which I am thinking of topping with and inch of white or black sand. Getting 4 more of the large river stones. 

I would also like to have some green in the tank so thinking 5 or 6 Amazon Swords with some sort of moss attached to some stones and driftwood. 

 

As far as stocking is concerned this is what I am thinking 

 

1 x BGK

10 x Orange Head Tapajos

60 x Red Line Torpedos or 30 x Lemon Tetras

4 x BN (clean up crew)

6 x L134

 

I will be using an FX5 and internal power filter.

 

Some questions I have:

Will the tank be bigger enough for this stocking once all full grown? 

Is it possible to drill into the river stones making caves for the plecos?

Should I go with Red Line Torpedos or Lemon Tetras?

Will 5 or 6 Amazon Swords be enough in the space given or should I look at more?

What would be the best moss for Wood and Stones?

Can I use super glue to attach moss? or would it damage the water quality?

Would white or black sand be better for showing the colour in the fish?

 

Thanks is advance to all for reading and replying

Duncan

 

 

 

[kassysimon]

 

 

 

 

 

1 x BGK

10 x Orange Head Tapajos

60 x Red Line Torpedos or 30 x Lemon Tetras

4 x BN (clean up crew)

6 x L134

 

I will be using an FX5 and internal power filter.

 

Some questions I have:

Will the tank be bigger enough for this stocking once all full grown? - Yes. But with live plants comes detritus which can buildup quickly. Vacuum more often or increase circulation at a later stage.

Is it possible to drill into the river stones making caves for the plecos? Possible but difficult and unnatural looking. Try driftwood.

Should I go with Red Line Torpedos or Lemon Tetras? Get 10 or so of each and see which you prefer then stock up after a few weeks of observing.

Will 5 or 6 Amazon Swords be enough in the space given or should I look at more? The swords have broad leaves and will fill out the tank quickly under good lighting. 5-6 will fill the tank but rather than aiming to fill the tank use 1-2 swords in a corner to create a sanctuary for fish and low growing plants like anubias or java fern for the foreground/backgrond respectively.

What would be the best moss for Wood and Stones? Java moss.

Can I use super glue to attach moss? or would it damage the water quality? Use clear fishing line. The moss will attach and grow over it. You wont see it after a few weeks. Trim often and remove ALL loose material or the moss will grow over anything it an attach to.

Would white or black sand be better for showing the colour in the fish? Black is better with live plants. White is better with fish only. Black is the better of the two options with fish and plants.

 

Thanks is advance to all for reading and replying

Duncan

 

 

 

[DinPerth]

Thanks for your replies I will look into your suggestions