CodKing Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Hi All, My project is finally about to come together, just one more detail I'm in need of help on. This is the style I'm aiming for... I'd like a single large fish to fill in the top and mid water but I'm not too sure what my options are. I would love a Green Severum but I'm reading that plants aren't compatible. I'm going for a South American theme with mainly sword varieties. Tank mates will be Bolivian Rams and Corydoras. Capacity is 180L Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hlu279 Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 maybe a group of rainbow fish? not sure of any single fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Keyhole cichlid/convict cichlid/Angelfish/Discus. You can't really do any of the 'larger' S.A's, and some will rip up plants, these are what I suggest. It's a hit and miss with sevs, some munch plants like no tomorrow and others ignore them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodKing Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 maybe a group of rainbow fish? not sure of any single fish Off the top of my head they are SE Asian/Australian yeah? I really like the Boesemani, planning on them for my next project!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodKing Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Keyhole cichlid/convict cichlid/Angelfish/Discus. You can't really do any of the 'larger' S.A's, and some will rip up plants, these are what I suggest. It's a hit and miss with sevs, some munch plants like no tomorrow and others ignore them. I'm not a fan of Angels but I have seen a few very nice specimens on the net. I keep coming back to Discus, I think that might be the go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Boesemani :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookie Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 festivum cichlids :thup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LYNDYLOO Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 If you go for the Discus, you realy need to go for a group of 5-6 Discus don't like to be on their own, would rather be in with a few of their own kind. They would fit in nicely with the Rams and Corys, Rainbows would be nice too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodKing Posted February 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 festivum cichlids :thup: Good suggestion! Looks like they hang out in the lower part of the tank, going to be pretty busy down there already. :facepalm: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookie Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 hatchet fish , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwan Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Good suggestion! Looks like they hang out in the lower part of the tank, going to be pretty busy down there already. :facepalm: I have festivums in my planted tank and they are mainly mid-top dwellers. They have an "uppy" mouth so should stick up high. They do nibble on my plants a little but they don't do much harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruju Posted February 14, 2012 Report Share Posted February 14, 2012 Oh yes! Festivums! Better than angels, and more cichlidy than discus, good suggestion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodKing Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 What about a pair of Discus, or three? Don't think I would want any more than that. Festivums might be the way to go if they fit that water position. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Li@m Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hatchets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodKing Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Hatchets. Not such a big fan. I'll have a look around and see if I can be convinced otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 What about a pair of Discus, or three? Don't think I would want any more than that. Festivums might be the way to go if they fit that water position. You could easily fit 4-5 discus in a 180L if you have good filtration and change water often enough. Few rams and some cories as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodKing Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 You could easily fit 4-5 discus in a 180L if you have good filtration and change water often enough. Few rams and some cories as well.. Not so much concerned about the load, was meaning will they be happy if there is a pair or three of them or are they better kept in larger groups? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antwan Posted February 15, 2012 Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 I think the rule with discus is get a good group 4-5+ or have a pair. I've never tried them by themselves before but I wouldn't recommend it. They certainly are great fish, just make sure you get good quality, and don't buy them as youngsters if they're going straight into a planted tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CodKing Posted February 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2012 Thanks for the tip. From what I'm reading 3 is about the worst number you can keep! I'm in no rush to get them in there and will certainly be holding out for a stunning pair That is, if I decide to go with Discus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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