125 gallon stocking

[esr209]

I would like to keep 6-8 geophagus tapajos " red head " , 6 angelfish, and 15-20 Congo tetras. Would this setup work in a 125?

 

[japbart]

Idk about how the geos and angels would work. But with enough filtration and water changes regularly it could work. I have a 135 with a heavier bio load because I have 2 O's and my stock is fine with 2 50% water changes every week.


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[esr209]

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[esr209]

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[RampageRR]

I'd recommend less Congo tetras in the mix. 20 is a lot, especially as they get bigger. I don't see a problem with the rest of the stock though.

 

[esr209]

Thanks

 

[mrrobxc]

I'd recommend less Congo tetras in the mix. 20 is a lot, especially as they get bigger. I don't see a problem with the rest of the stock though.

I agree. Congo Tetras get large and that amount will upset your bio load and also add a lot of clutter since a 125 is a shallow tank.

Why not try a SA Tetra? Lemon Tetras come from the same waters as Red Heads. Any of the "Rosy" types would work too and allow you to have a decent school numerically.

 

[esr209]

I would just like a tighter school of tetras and was hoping those would work

 

[Mythic Figment]

Lemons won't get as big as congos, don't cost as much and will still school just as tightly.

I asked almost this exact question here a few months ago with 8 gel red heads, 6 angels and a school of 10-12 lemon tetras. I got all agreements from posting members. I altered my stock and now will have 6 geo red heads, 2 keyholes, 4 angels, and 2 super red sevs. No dithers unless I need them and they will only be 6-8 lemon tetras.


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[esr209]

Okay, sweet, thanks!