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42 gallon
Hi everyone [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] I have a 42 gallon tank (dimensions are 48 inches across the front,15 inches from front to back and 12.5 inches from top to bottom) the filter will be the fluval 405 external filter,and the only fish that is certain is a senegal bichir but I have quite a few ideas .
spiny eels
rainbow cichlids
bosemani rainbow fish
fire mouths
twig cat fish
red tailed shark
bleeding heart tetra
banjo catfish
upside down cat fish
pearl gourami
these are all fish that catch my eye,I don't meen they are fish I wan't all together in my fish because that would probably just go into the lines of over stocking [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
spiny eels
rainbow cichlids
bosemani rainbow fish
fire mouths
twig cat fish
red tailed shark
bleeding heart tetra
banjo catfish
upside down cat fish
pearl gourami
these are all fish that catch my eye,I don't meen they are fish I wan't all together in my fish because that would probably just go into the lines of over stocking [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
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Re: 42 gallon
Hi
Apart from the RTS (red tailed shark) there shouldn't be a problem with the fish you have listed. I say the RTS because the Birchir probably wont like the sharks territorial behaviour.
For the Birchir and the eels, makes sure the tank is fully secure as they can easily slip out through any gaps at the top.
Apart from the RTS (red tailed shark) there shouldn't be a problem with the fish you have listed. I say the RTS because the Birchir probably wont like the sharks territorial behaviour.
For the Birchir and the eels, makes sure the tank is fully secure as they can easily slip out through any gaps at the top.
Vandraco aka Bronzecat- Admin
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Re: 42 gallon
ok thanks,would this work?
8 bosemanis
2 fire mouths
1 banjo cat fish
1 bichir
1 spiny eel
am I over doing it or under doing it or stocked up?
8 bosemanis
2 fire mouths
1 banjo cat fish
1 bichir
1 spiny eel
am I over doing it or under doing it or stocked up?
furry_catfish- Plakat
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Re: 42 gallon
With the Bosemani's 2 males and 4 - 6 females should work:)
When working with fish such as the Birchir and Spiny eel you have to take into account what you will have to feed them. They obviously require meaty foods, and as such will be a big load on the filter.
I would say aim for what you have listed and build it slowly. That way you can ensure the filter keeps up, which it should if fully mature:)
When working with fish such as the Birchir and Spiny eel you have to take into account what you will have to feed them. They obviously require meaty foods, and as such will be a big load on the filter.
I would say aim for what you have listed and build it slowly. That way you can ensure the filter keeps up, which it should if fully mature:)
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Re: 42 gallon
ok thanks vandraco [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.] also do you mean put in the spiny eel and bichir last?
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Re: 42 gallon
No not neccessarily, neither are particularly territorial
What i mean is that as the Birchir will be a heavier load than say the Firemouths, I wouldn't add the Birchir or Eel at the same time as any others
What i mean is that as the Birchir will be a heavier load than say the Firemouths, I wouldn't add the Birchir or Eel at the same time as any others
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Re: 42 gallon
Ok thanks I will do it like this
1st banjo cat fish
2nd a week later the bosemanis
3rd again a week later the spiny eel
4th 3 weeks later the bichir
5th 4 weeks later 2 fire mouths
is that ok?
1st banjo cat fish
2nd a week later the bosemanis
3rd again a week later the spiny eel
4th 3 weeks later the bichir
5th 4 weeks later 2 fire mouths
is that ok?
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Re: 42 gallon
Sounds ok to me:) Always best to add slowly
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Re: 42 gallon
ok thanks for the help
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Re: 42 gallon
sorry,one more question,could I squeeze in pearl gouramis or gourami? not supprised if not but I thought I might as well ask [You must be registered and logged in to see this image.]
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Re: 42 gallon
Maybe if you go for 2 male and 4 female Bosemanis it''ll be fine. I would just see what you think when you get the stock in. You may feel it doesn't need anything else?
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Re: 42 gallon
ok thanks,i'll wait a while,
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Re: 42 gallon
i think you could add 1 or a pair of gourami but like van said take it slow and see how it goes
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