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My LFS just got a shipment of rainbow sharks I'll get one of those

MaddieLynn

Dojo loaches are a lot like kuhli's, only bigger. Kuhli's get to 3 inches while dojo's can get to 9.

Tony G.

check loaches.com
there's a whole list of them there. I agree too, the FM's would eat the loaches as they look like large worms

Shawnie

do you have the tank yet play? if you dont, your plan will change a hundred times before you even get it im sure

aquarist48

Shawnie is correct so don't fret over it too much until you have the tank. But it is good to have an idea of what you want. I really like my Rainbow Shark. He's a great addition to my tank. I would suggest that you add your shark last for territory reasons.
Ken

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Yes I have the tank I'm letting the water mature before I add the angelfish or any other fish

Shawnie

mature = cycle right?

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yes

AlyeskaGirl

I really like the YoYo Loach, they grow to about 6". You could do a group of them and watch them interact with each other. They are playful. Like to hide. What do you have as a substrate? All Loaches prefer a sand, they like to sift through it and since they are scaless it's soft for them but you can use fine gravel.

I wouldn't go for the Common pleco. They don't really eat algae...they do for a short while but then they just get lazy and just produce lots of waste.

Instead of the Bala's you should look into a school of Silver Dollars instead. They are peaceful, omnivores and don't get huge like the Balas.

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ok

AlyeskaGirl

It's all up to you.

Look into Pictus Catfish....they are a fun active bottom dweller that don't get huge. You may be interested in the Jack Dempsey Cichlid....could add that with a Firemouth. Both the same size. Good Luck! Take your time......

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thank you all for your support

AlyeskaGirl

Your Welcome!