hey im stocking my 55gallon. i understand that Fronts will outgrow this tank in under 2 years and i am prepared to upgrade. The LFS has baby fronts that are about 1.5" for $16 each. Im buying two, with one 3 inch yellow lab. the employee said that labs are peaceful so they will get along. I was also thinking of maybe getting a peacock but i have not done ANY research on this species. My pH is about 8.1 and temp is 80. I have had a pleco in the tank for two days so idk if that counts as cycling. it has pooped many times lol. Im ordering driftwood from thedriftwoodstore.com, and a 12lb piece of texas holey rock will arrive withing 10 days. does texas holey need to be washed before?
for the driftwood i plan on sinking it in a garbage can with water changes to remove tannins as it loses its ability to float. what fish should i put in this tank. preferrably ones that will not be as big as fronts, but moreso lab sized. I think i can get this tank to look very nice. the gravel is dark blue as shown in the pic, but ehhh. the decor should do a good job of hiding its mediocrity. Is it safe to put fish in already? bringing a water sample to the LFS tomorrow to make sure my water is good.
i need advice because this is my first fish tank!
for the driftwood i plan on sinking it in a garbage can with water changes to remove tannins as it loses its ability to float. what fish should i put in this tank. preferrably ones that will not be as big as fronts, but moreso lab sized. I think i can get this tank to look very nice. the gravel is dark blue as shown in the pic, but ehhh. the decor should do a good job of hiding its mediocrity. Is it safe to put fish in already? bringing a water sample to the LFS tomorrow to make sure my water is good.
i need advice because this is my first fish tank!
