I'm bored and need help. Please!

[cmsbthebest]

I would suggest doing some research and finding that one fish that really sticks out to you (that will live comfortably in a 55 of course) and build the rest of the tank around it. I did the exact same thing you did. I rushed through the process because all I wanted was a fish tank setup. It took me many years to realize what I like and now I am deeper in the hobby than ever. I literally think about ways to make my fish more comfortable and make a better looking tank on a daily basis. It’s an addiction to me at this point, but it’s all because I found what I like and never looked back. It’s tough making a decision that you feel has to be the right one, due to the longevity of raising and keeping a fish but that’s what I love about fish keeping. You WILL make mistakes (we all have) but it’s a learning process and a really fun one if you can just figure out what it is that makes you tick. Don’t be afraid to step up. You will be glad you did.

Having said all that, I would suggest earth eaters and some other non-aggressive cichlids like acara, severum, ect. I have a tank with Geophagus Tapajos, clown loaches, roseline sharks, and an acara. I couldn’t be happier with the setup. My tank is a little bigger at 120 gallons but you get the idea.

Best of luck!

Thanks for the response, I really keep coming back to blue acara, but how can I tell them apart from a green terror?


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[cmsbthebest]

Sounds good then! I like someones previous post of taking a crack at making your own version of a tank you really like. Whats your favorite tank you have seen?

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In all honestly I love almost everyone I see on here, unfortunately a 55 isn't a big enough canvas for me to copy these looks IMO, but I'm gonna try and go with a somewhat planted tank with some rocks and space for the fish to swim around and school. I also want sand but idk if that's possible for me.


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[ecoli73]

I have a 7 gallon planted in my office...life in there is just as exciting as the 300 at home.

In a 55, if you want something drastic change, try a couple pair of dwarf pike cichlids if you can find them or have a few pairs of shellies from tangkanica...


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[majorhavok]

In all honestly I love almost everyone I see on here, unfortunately a 55 isn't a big enough canvas for me to copy these looks IMO, but I'm gonna try and go with a somewhat planted tank with some rocks and space for the fish to swim around and school. I also want sand but idk if that's possible for me.


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Just ignore all the nonsense that distracts from what you enjoy in the hobby. If you want to be known for one thing in the fishkeeping business, what is it? I got back into the hobby and decided I was going to go BIIIIIG. Then I kept three smaller aquariums to grow out inhabitants for my future tank and realized I wanted to revise my long term goals into something more reasonable for my life. I may stop at my new 125 galloon corner tank build and be content long term with that. Also, don't feel like you have to have a giant Arowana or gar, or Ray, or (insert name here...)

I figured out from the wealth of knowledge and by living vicariously that I actually wanted a tranquil community tank with happy active fish, and not one full of death and aggression. It's YOUR TANK, what do you want?

 

[cmsbthebest]

I figured out from the wealth of knowledge and by living vicariously that I actually wanted a tranquil community tank with happy active fish, and not one full of death and aggression. It's YOUR TANK, what do you want?

This is the type of tank I want, I've been collecting pictures online of what I really want. It's giving me a good picture of my true vision.


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[majorhavok]

Just a thought.. I read the R1_Ridah thread and that guy had some gorgeous tanks. If you upsized your tank I think a discus community R1 tribute tank would be amazing.

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[cmsbthebest]

Just a thought.. I read the R1_Ridah thread and that guy had some gorgeous tanks. If you upsized your tank I think a discus community R1 tribute tank would be amazing.

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Yeah he did have some great tanks, but I'm not big into discus, maybe a few years down the road ill get into them.


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