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July 28th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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My new Fitty Five (55)!!
I am so freakin excited!! I have been trolling around, and finally got my 55 gallon for my birthday. It is cycling now, and I am going through the fish planning stages. Any recommendations are welcome since you all obviously have a lot of experience.
I am thinking about starting off with Tetras and Barbs. Also, I need to get some plants added to it tonight.
I look forward to chatting with you all.
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July 28th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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welcome to Fishlore! Congrats on your new tank & your knowledge of fishless cycling! You'll have quite an active tank with tetras & barbs - just remember that they're both schooling fish and need at least 6 of each kind. Good luck!
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July 28th, 2008
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welcome to fishlore!!! the tank is awesome!
Happy Belated birthday!! Maybe if I wish hard enough, I could get another 
I cant reccomend too many fishies as I adore the big ones LOL ...goodluck and keep us up to date on fishies!! |
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July 28th, 2008
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i would deff look into a school (5-6) of corydoras. they are extremly peaceful, and so fun to watch play! also great at cleaning the tank  |
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July 28th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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Or you could have a bristlenose or clown pleco in there
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July 28th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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I think I may have to upgrade my lights. It looks like I only have 30 Watts total so I am concerned my new plants may not do well.
Jim
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July 28th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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I don't know anything about plants (mine are all plastic and silk...), but your tank looks great so far and I really like your gravel.
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July 28th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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Plantgeek.net
YOu can select low loght plants that would grow in your tank
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July 28th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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go with an African Cichlid tank.. lol thats what I would do.. Id get like 5 cichlids and a britlenose pleco.... would be awesome
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July 28th, 2008
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My next tank (which will be larger than what I have now naturally) is going to have khulli loaches and glass catfish. You could go for unusual types like that. They are pretty awesome.
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July 28th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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My wife  really wants me to get bigger fish in it. Personally, I would rather have more fish doing different things in the habitat. The Cichlids are quite cool, and they are definitely on the short list.
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July 28th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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Here it is with some new plants. I have a mix of fake and real plants in there. I think it is coming along nicely. Expensive hobby though!!
Jim
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July 28th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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Congrats on the new tank and happy birthday. I would pick bigger cichlids... but the smaller fish would be fun to watch also. Good luck, and Welcome to fishlore.
Oh yeah, the tank looks great also, I like your plants.
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July 28th, 2008
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Fish Bum
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The plants look really nice. I like the big one on the right side
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July 28th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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Nice arrangement you made there! Wellcome to fishlore Jim!
There are so many stocking options, I guess you would make up your mind several times before your final decision. You could go from a big guy only, to species only tank -e.g. School of Rainbowfish or compatible African Cichlids, to comunity tank with assorted schooling fishes.
Enjoy the planning, it's a great part of fishkeeping!
Pepe
Santo Domingo
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July 28th, 2008
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Fish Newbie
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Quote:
Originally Posted by jjdaugh
Here it is with some new plants. I have a mix of fake and real plants in there. I think it is coming along nicely. Expensive hobby though!!
Jim
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wow! that looks great! congrats!
My recomondations that might make you and your wife happy are 2 of my favs to watch first is a Bala (they say only one for a 55 gallon) and also a silver dollar (I have 2) both types are fun to watch because of their unique personalities and get kinda Big. My silver dollars went from the size of quarters to 2"x2" in a month of good feeding. My fish Love Blood worms!
Last edited by Queen of Diamonds; July 28th, 2008 at 11:58 PM.
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July 29th, 2008
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Fish Mentor
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Welcome to Fishlore!!!
Your tank looks great! I have a couple of stocking suggestions for you:
2 Angelfish
16 Cardinal Tetras
6 Panda Cories
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6 Red Rainbowfish
6 Bosami Rainbowfish
1 Gold Nugget Pleco (or any pleco that stays at about 6-7 inches).
Have fun stocking your tank!
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July 29th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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angles will be cool i seen some (black ghosts)i think, that are kool. or
6 neon tetra
6 male guppies(if u want fry get 1male 2female)
6 male platy
6 corys
1 bn pleco (mine is so kool) get 4-5"
after a month two id add cherry red shrimps. nice tank and good luck.
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