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[pmp01]

Hey guys,

I have a 4ft X16"w x18"h. Was wondering if anyone could give me any ideas of what to do with it At the moment i have some platinum gouramis, black mollies and pictus cats. I'm not sure if I should continue with the general tropical tank or weather to go natives (Rainbows ect).

The end result I am looking for is a nice planted tank with some nice interesting fish.

Any ideas at all would be great.

Thanks.
Paul.

[Anka]

Don't know if rainbows will be appropriate based on the size of your tank.

300L I think is usually recommended.

[sydad]

The size of your tank is perfectly OK for rainbows. Just don't overstock.

Syd.

[Riggers]

What about a planted tank with Valiseneria and some hemitilapia oxyrhynchus, there a really interesting cichlid to watch. They eat from the leaf of the valis without actually harming the plant, you get the best of both worlds, a planted tank with cichlids!!!

[tastyfish1980]

Have a look at variety's of angels with tall and low growing plants. I have 3 planted tanks using only t8 plant growth tubes and they are doing great!