play

Here is a stocking list of the fish that I would like for my new 125g tank.Tell me how it looks.2 gold angelfish,1 koi angelfish, 2 altum angelfish,3 half black angels,2 clown loaches-or-2 chinese algae eaters please tell me if I am overstocking and also tell if I should get the loches or algae eaters

AlyeskaGirl

Hello, and Welcome!

The guideline is 1 inch of fish per gallon of water, that is based on Tetras. For bigger fish it's 3 inches per gallon of water I believe.

I love your stocking idea! But you need to up the Clowns to 3. They would be happier. They are a super sensitive fish prone to getting ICH easy if not cared for properly. I would do the drip method with them to acclimate to tank when and if you decide to get them. As for the Angelfish, they are sensitive to water quality, it's common for them to get fin rot due to their long fins but if cared for properly it wont be a problem. The only concern is they may or will pair off and then become more aggressive and territorial with each other. Getting all Angels the same size is importent. Both of these fish are better off in an established tank meaning older water. IMO As for the algae eatter, you don't need one until there is algae. You could do a Bristlenose pleco or two for an algae eatter along feeding him fresh veggies and adding bogwood to chew on. Loaches don't eat algae and I am not a Chinease Algae Eatter fan.

play

thanks I think I might get 3 loches and 1 zebra pleco

aquarist48

Hello Play. Hope you're doing well. I would be concerned about having more than 2 pair of Angels 2 males/2females. Normally I only suggest 1 pair Male/Female in a tank but with 125g I think you could have two. Also it would be best to add all of the Angels at the same time to help with territory issues. I'm sure we'll get some more thoughts on this. Remember they are cichlids and can be very territorial even more so at mating time.

I like the idea of adding more loaches as well. Too, I'm not a big fan of CAE's. I think you'd like the Pleco. If I'm not mistaking I think that Zebra Plecos can range in the hundreds of dollars each?? Bristle Nose Plecos are beautiful and you could have a pair of them.

You still have more stocking room
Ken

play

thank you can yoy tell more people to help me

eiginh

clown loaches need 3 as a minimum but they thrive with more buddies around 6 or 7. Just to let you know plecos give out huge bio loads not sure if bristle noses will since they're smaller than the average common pleco but after reading diff. threads plecos in general give more than usual bio load.

aquarist48

Hang in there Play I'm sure you'll get more responses Be patient
Ken

Borisbbadd

Zebra Plecos............$$$$$

aquarist48

Thank you Boris...I thought so.
Ken

Shawnie

great suggestions from everyone !
I agree with ken on 4 angels unless you have a back up tank for the rest...they can be nawty buggers if they pair up...
clown loaches can get up to 12 inches (never had them but seen some that have ) but as aleskagirl & eiginh said, they prefer to be in larger schools to feel safe...carol has great experience with loaches and im sure she can give better advice..maybe a different kind of loach thats smaller so you can have a larger school? bn's would be great for that tank as well and they are just majestic (IMO) as well as dont get too large....

how about 2 angels, 2 blood red parrots, a smaller school of loach type, 2 firemouths, and a bn?

play

what other plecos do you think I could get.Do parrot cichlids eat fish.What about a firemouth

Borisbbadd

You could get a Clown Pleco, they are cool looking and stay small, but they do not eat alot of algea.

They are wood eaters so you would need some drift wood for them.

Nick Goody

You could do loads of different fish in a tank that size. Firemouths should be fine.

aquarist48

Play, the Bloody Parrot Cichlids would more than likely eat fry as will Angels or any fish that would fit into their mouths. However, this is pretty much true for most all cichlids to my knowledge.
Ken

play

I have made a new list.2 koi angels,2 half black angels,1 firemouth,6 coolie loches,and the common pleco and a school of 3 bala sharks

Nick Goody

I'm not sure, but I'd imagine the Firemouth would eat the Kuhlis?

play

what are other types of loaches I could keep

aquarist48

http://www.fishlore.com/Profiles-BalaShark.htm
Hello Play...I see you're getting some good responses! I posted a link on the Bala Sharks for you to read and think about. How about 1 Red Tail or 1 Rainbow Shark (but not both)
Ken