What fish should i put in my Roma 200?

[Watersplasher909]

Hello all,
I was wondering if i could get some guidance on what fish i should get. i have a roma 200 that will have around 30-38KG of fluval stratum, a large piece of drift wood and loads of plants. i have fish in it at the moment (2 angel fish, 8 harlquinn rasboras, 3 bronze corydoras, 2 bamboo shrimp & 3 amano shrimp). i dont love the angel fish as much as i thought i would so want rehome them. these are my stocking ideas:

14 cherry barbs
8 albino corydoras
2 bamboo shrimp
4 amano shrimp
1 zebra nerite snail

OR

4-6 gouramis (not sure which) or 1 polar blue parrot fish
10 zebra danios/ 10 rummy nose tetras
6 albino corydoras
4 amano shrimp
2 bamboo shrimp
1 zebra nerite snail

OR

1 female betta fish
14 cardinal tetras
8 albino corydoras
4 amano shrimp
2 bamboo shrimp
1 zebra nerite snail

OR

20-30 cardinal tetras
8-10 Otocinculus
6 albino corydoras
4 amano shrimp
2 bamboo shrimp
1 zebra nerite snail

And finally a slight edit from what's already in my tank

2 angelfish
14 harlequinn rasboras
6-8 albino corydoras
4 amano shrimp
2 bamboo shrimp
1 zebra nerite snail




P.S: i want to have a slightly understocked tank.
2nd P.S: i have a U4 filter that i think has a semi-high flow.
3rd P.S: i've never had a betta, parrot fish, cardinal tetra or cherry barbs.
4th P.S: my favourite fish are parrot fish & cherry barbs.
i've heard that parrot fish especially polar blue are very aggressive and hard to look after and that cherry barbs are quite picky with conditions and they are both very picky with food. anyways ask any questions. thanks

 

[ProudPapa]

I'd prefer either the option with gouramis or cardinal tetras listed first. If you decide on the gouramis I'd like to recommend pearl gouramis. They're beautiful, peaceful, and hardy, and you have room for a good sized group.

 

[Watersplasher909]

I'd prefer either the option with gouramis or cardinal tetras listed first. If you decide on the gouramis I'd like to recommend pearl gouramis. They're beautiful, peaceful, and hardy, and you have room for a good sized group.

Thanks although i've edited it slightly

These are the new picks

Option 1

2 angelfish

14 harleyquin rasbora

6 Albino corydoras

2 bamboo shrimp

4 amano shrimp

1 zebra nerite snail

Option 2

14 cherry barbs

8 albino corydoras

2 bamboo shrimp

4 amano shrimp

1 zebra nerite snail

Option 3

1 polar blue parrot cichlid

10 zebra danio

8 peppered corydoras

2 bamboo shrimp

4 amano shrimp

1 zebra nerite snail

Option 4

4 three spot gourami (3 female + 1 male)

12 rummy nose tetra

8 pepered corydoras

2 bamboo shrimp

4 amano shrimp

1 zebra nerite snail

Option 5

1-6 female betta fish (confused on soroties)

14 cardinal tetras

8 albino corydoras

4 amano shrimp

2 bamboo shrimp

1 zebra nerite snail

Option 6

20-30 cardinal tetras

8-10 otocinculus

6 albino corydoras

4 amano shrimp

2 bamboo shrimp

1 zebra nerite snail

Option 7

? pearl gourami (what amount?)

10 harlequinn rasboras

8 albino corydoras

4 amano shrimp

2 bamboo shrimp

1 zebra nerite snail

 

[ProudPapa]

Here are my thoughts, and they're guaranteed to be worth what they cost.

1. I haven't tried keeping multiple angelfish, but it's my understanding (from multiple sources) that having two rarely works well, unless they form a mating pair, and even then they may claim possession of half the tank and chase all the other inhabitants into the other half. I would suggest just one. Otherwise it looks good.
2. I like this one.
3. I don't have any experience with parrot cichlids, so don't have any feedback on this one.
4. You would need to keep an eye on the gouramis in case they get aggressive as they get older, but it's worth a shot.
5. I definitely wouldn't recommend a sorority. I've seen replies from people who've tried saying that it rarely works well long-term. You might try just one, but that may or may not work. It will likely depend on the individual fish' personality.
6. I like this one also.
7. This looks good also, and you have room for a good sized group of pearl gouramis (at least 5, and 7 wouldn't be too many). They are unlikely to become aggressive.

 

[Watersplasher909]

Here are my thoughts, and they're guaranteed to be worth what they cost.

1. I haven't tried keeping multiple angelfish, but it's my understanding (from multiple sources) that having two rarely works well, unless they form a mating pair, and even then they may claim possession of half the tank and chase all the other inhabitants into the other half. I would suggest just one. Otherwise it looks good.
2. I like this one.
3. I don't have any experience with parrot cichlids, so don't have any feedback on this one.
4. You would need to keep an eye on the gouramis in case they get aggressive as they get older, but it's worth a shot.
5. I definitely wouldn't recommend a sorority. I've seen replies from people who've tried saying that it rarely works well long-term. You might try just one, but that may or may not work. It will likely depend on the individual fish' personality.
6. I like this one also.
7. This looks good also, and you have room for a good sized group of pearl gouramis (at least 5, and 7 wouldn't be too many). They are unlikely to become aggressive.

Thanks, the 1st one is what I already have in that tank just 6 less harlequinn rasboras

 

[ProudPapa]

Thanks, the 1st one is what I already have in that tank just 6 less harlequinn rasboras

I like your tank. Have you considered putting black poster board, or something similar, on the back? It would help hide the hardware, and make the plants and fish stand out.

Also, I know you said you didn't want to overstock, and that's good, but if after adding six more harlequin rasboras you would like more I think you'd be okay adding another six after a week or so.

 

[Watersplasher909]

I like your tank. Have you considered putting black poster board, or something similar, on the back? It would help hide the hardware, and make the plants and fish stand out.

Also, I know you said you didn't want to overstock, and that's good, but if after adding six more harlequin rasboras you would like more I think you'd be okay adding another six after a week or so.

This is really helpful. I was thinking when I empty my tank out to remodel it I would stick a black background to the tank

 

[Aquatichobby]

I really like number 7 it has a nice ballance