I have a 60 gallon currently cycling. Filtration is a 45 gallon sump with a filter sock and a ton of pond matrix and ceramic rings. I'll also be adding pothos to the sump after it's cycled. I also have two power heads and a couple of air stones in the tank for circulation.
Anyway I'm trying to decide what to stock it with and am leaning towards dats. I've always wanted to my hand at them. How many 5 inchers could i get away with in the 60 with just dats and no other kinds fish? I've heard dats grow slow so about how long will they last in the 60? Of course I have plans on upgrading when the time comes but wont be able to for a about year (made an agreement with the wife lol). Also not sure if I should set up rock caves or what not. I read young ones tend to be shy so maybe just sand and no decor?
Anyway I'm trying to decide what to stock it with and am leaning towards dats. I've always wanted to my hand at them. How many 5 inchers could i get away with in the 60 with just dats and no other kinds fish? I've heard dats grow slow so about how long will they last in the 60? Of course I have plans on upgrading when the time comes but wont be able to for a about year (made an agreement with the wife lol). Also not sure if I should set up rock caves or what not. I read young ones tend to be shy so maybe just sand and no decor?