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As much as I enjoy what I have in my tank now (2 smaller meeki and several beuno Aries and some danios) I really would like to have some more "personable" fish. I want my 4 year old to enjoy more interactions with the tank than just looking at it from a distance. What fish would y'all...

I suppose a follow up to that then, down the line, is there another thorichthys species would recommend for a 40 breeder?

Interesting... Never heard of Meeki getting that size, but I trust your judgement Duanes. Had heard they do well in a small harem situation (1M2F) and was hoping for that.

36"x18"x16" I believe or 90cmx45cmx40cm or 150 liters

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It's been a long time since I've been here. I started in the hobby in 2015ish and got much help here. Sadly I had to get out of the hobby in 2016 but as now, I'm back (on a much smaller scale)! Finally have my 40 breeder set up and cycled and have basic stock. Currently have 5 Bueno Aires...

It's almost finished! I've built and painted the stand and have everything but a few rocks, water and fish in there! I've been tankless for 6 years and it feels good to be getting back into it. Stock I'm planning on is lemon tetras, L183 pleco, and a pair of zebra acara. That being said, I...

Ok, so I'm not completely crazy, just a little!

Ya, I priced some from a different site and total for 3 was coming out to $215 after shipping and everything. Ultimately I'd like to try to get them local if I can to help support local fish stores...

I thought you'd moved down south (like central/south america), or maybe i'm thinking of someone else. I'll be checking my water but I already have a full bag of dried leafs ready for when I get the tank running, though I still need to go out and find my wood and stone... and yes, I know...

What number of Adoketa do y’all think I should start with. Ultimately I’d love to have a pair, but I feel like ive heard mixed things on how they do in small groups.

Sponge filter is going to be run on air pump. Stock is looking like ivanacara adoketa (hoping to get a pair), lemon tetras and an L183 pleco if I can find one. It’s a 40 breeder, sadly the only tank I have left after I broke down everything 6-7 years ago. Water tested so I know it still holds.

I didn’t specifically buy it for the UV, it’s just what it had. I’ve just always had charcoal, so in my mind it’s just something you do…

Originally I was looking for a fluval U series as I’ve had a good experience with them being completely silent. Was told it was similar. Tank is not set up yet, but I do also have a 40 gallon spong filter I’m planning on running.

So I recently bought an aquatop sp5-uv submersible filter for my 40 gallon tank I’m setting up. I’m new to UV filtration so if anyone can give me a general breakdown on benifits, that’d be awesome! Also, upon inspection, it seems like there’s no spot in the filter for charcoal. Does anything...

So I’ve build a stand for my 40 breeder from 2x4s and it’s looking good. My question is do y’all have any recommendations on paint to use? I’m also adding a “trim” to the stand to cover up the bottom trim on the tank. Concern is that any water that gets out of the tank and runs down the side...

Thanks! I’ll check out there as well. Not sure on my pH and hardness since I’ve moved several times since my last tank… now I’m worried cuz historically I don’t think my area (central Texas) has particularly soft water…

Thanks! I’ll check it out. It’ll still probably be a month or so till the tank is cycled though

In addition, if I’m unable to find ivanacara adoketa, I’d be interested in doing a smaller thorichthys species

Long time no post! Been talking about it for a year and I’m finally getting around to setting up my 40 breeder and my first tank in years! Like some feed back or suggestions on stock and numbers. Current plan is 2-4 ivanacara adoketa, 1 L183 (I think that’s the number) starry night bristle...