135 gallon freshwater

[rager_in]

Hello MFK...
Im new here, and I'm just amazed by the members of this forum and their passion for the hobby!

I just received a 135 gallon this week!

I will be using left over sand from my mbuna tank as a susbstrate.

I a have everything needed for adequate filtration, aeration and temp.

-What I dont have is any experience keeping large fish

-I am looking for suggestions for fish suitable for a 135 gallon tank...large and colorful would be great!

-I keep africans so Frontosas/Hap mix are up there on my list

*I just need more ideas before i start..

* name, quantity, gender(with ratio) - I can easily google/research the rest! Hope that makes it easier!Thanks

 

[NCStateFisher]

Shout out to Charlotte, grew up there haha welcome to MFK

I've never had the pleasure of keeping africans, if you didnt want colorful i'd say bichirs all the way haha

 

[aclockworkorange]

I'd ask on the African Cichlid section of MFK if you want advice specific to stocking African cichlids.

 

[rager_in]

I am willing to tread new ground! I just mentioned the afriacn cichlids to highlight color...just wanted to know about the many other (large and colorful lol) fish out there

 

[rager_in]

Thanks! Bichirs mean looking (in a good way)

Shout out to Charlotte, grew up there haha welcome to MFK

I've never had the pleasure of keeping africans, if you didnt want colorful i'd say bichirs all the way haha

 

[fishvendorjuan]

I think and Mbuna biotype would be really cool (I know because I own one haha)

Put Aragonite sand, and a LOT of rocks and it will look georgous.

as far as stocking goes..... I could talk for days-- let me know if you are interested and I can write up a perfect stocklist for you

 

[jbonez]

where can i buy white or black sand for a freshwater nicaraguensis cichlid?? and whats a good brand

 

[Allan01230]

Go with a trio of fossochromis or tyrannochromis haps. A 135 would fit the bill . The fossies are non agressive and are constantly sifting the sand and cruising the tank. Google a male foosochromis and see if it isn't the prettiest hap out there.

 

[bigcatfan]

WELCOME RAGER_IN !!!