75 g clown loach tank - stocking (HELP)
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75 g clown loach tank - stocking (HELP)
i have a 75g tank with 4 4"clowns, 7 tiger barbs, 3 ruby/rainbow sharks (+1 juvenile), 1 bala shark, 1 adult marble angel
im thinking about buying 4 additional juvenile clowns (about 1") because they cost 75% less. and some kuhli loaches. is this a wise move?
also please comment on my fish population [/b]
im thinking about buying 4 additional juvenile clowns (about 1") because they cost 75% less. and some kuhli loaches. is this a wise move?
also please comment on my fish population [/b]
Tiger Barbs can get rather nippy toward other fish. A group of 7 ought to keep the nipping to themselves, but watch it.
Bala sharks are schooling fish that can reach a foot long. They startle easily, leading to headlong flight to the other end of the tank, and can injure themselves crashing into the far end. Planting a dense growth of plants at each end helps. Overall the adult size and requirements for Bala Sharks suggests a tank not less than 6' long, and even this really is too small.
Kuhlies are a bit too small to keep with so much larger fish.
Rainbow sharks, while more peaceful than their red tailed black relatives, can still get a bit aggressive, and territorial about their cave.
I have some 4" Clowns in a 4' long (72 American gallon) tank, and they will not be staying there. I have the new tank (6', 125 gallon) and it will be set up this summer.
Bala sharks are schooling fish that can reach a foot long. They startle easily, leading to headlong flight to the other end of the tank, and can injure themselves crashing into the far end. Planting a dense growth of plants at each end helps. Overall the adult size and requirements for Bala Sharks suggests a tank not less than 6' long, and even this really is too small.
Kuhlies are a bit too small to keep with so much larger fish.
Rainbow sharks, while more peaceful than their red tailed black relatives, can still get a bit aggressive, and territorial about their cave.
I have some 4" Clowns in a 4' long (72 American gallon) tank, and they will not be staying there. I have the new tank (6', 125 gallon) and it will be set up this summer.
38 tanks, 2 ponds over 4000 liters of water to keep clean and fresh.
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i agree with the above posts, bala sharks need to be in groups, and can grow larger than 12" in length, plus they make huge amounts of poo rainbow sharks can be very territorial and agressive towards other bottom-feeding fish such as loaches, its best not to mix them
if you keep the clowns and angel in the 75g and add some harlequin rasboras, it should be fine until the clowns outgrow the tank
if you keep the clowns and angel in the 75g and add some harlequin rasboras, it should be fine until the clowns outgrow the tank
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Re: 75 g clown loach tank - stocking (HELP)
Regarding your current fish population, it seems to be relatively balanced in terms of species and numbers. However, be aware that ruby/rainbow sharks can be territorial and may become aggressive towards each other as they mature. Additionally, bala sharks can grow up to 14 inches in length, so make sure your tank can accommodate their adult size. Overall, as long as you maintain good water quality and provide enough space and hiding places for all of your fish, they should do well together. exhibit of sorrows
Re: 75 g clown loach tank - stocking (HELP)
Yeah, since the last post was 15 years ago I bet they've worked out the stocking.
I think you must be new on LOL, welcome. Tell us about your tank & fish. Maybe post pics when you can, we'd love to see!
I think you must be new on LOL, welcome. Tell us about your tank & fish. Maybe post pics when you can, we'd love to see!
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