It's been a while, everyone! I've been away at college for the past 2 years and I finally have a house, which means aquariums can make a comeback! My first endeavor will be to set up my 100 ish gallon tank again. I am planning on turning it into a planted tank with lots of manzanita to anchor anubias, java ferns, and other plants on in order to create a nice habitat for my fish. The tank has a footprint of 5x1.5ft and I was looking for input on which bichirs might like to call my aquarium home. I know that all lower jaws will be far too large (not to mention disastrous to my plants) and some upper jaws such as the ornates will as well. I for lighting, I will be running 2 30w led fixtures for lighting in order to help the plants grow. I realize that the bichirs will prefer a dimmer tank, so I will be hardscaping the tank in a manner that will provide them with plenty of cover. My initial thought was a group of ropefish, but I would also like to know if anyone has any other ideas!
I won't have the tank hardscaped for probably another 2 weeks and I'm going to give it at least a month after that to completely cycle and let the plants root into the substrate and attach to the wood and rocks. Once I have the tank layout complete, I will be sure to upload some pictures!
I won't have the tank hardscaped for probably another 2 weeks and I'm going to give it at least a month after that to completely cycle and let the plants root into the substrate and attach to the wood and rocks. Once I have the tank layout complete, I will be sure to upload some pictures!
