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DwarfCichlidLvr said:
ooookkkkkay. I still say move the angels ASAP.
I see some major issues with this stocking.

1. I don't know much about pikes but are they like this?

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If so it LOOKS like you should be fine. :)

2. The pictus NEEDS to be moved soon. How big is it now? They are a schooling species that, while they don't get too big, are very active. A minimum of a 55g is required as they need to be in groups of 4+. :)

3. Let the UDC live out it's life. It'll be fine if you don't plan on getting more. How old is it?

4. By vittata pleco do you mean a twig catfish (F. vittata)?

5. what species of eel are we talking here? (scientific name please)

6. I assume the SAEs are getting along. If so Leave them. You don't want to risk getting a flying fox or similar species. SAEs are a schooling species but two foxs will fight. You'd be safe to leave the # at 2.

7. Cory cats? if not a pic would help.

8. Where are the other rainbows on the list? They are also a schooling species. Are they all the same species?

9. In the photo I see some sort of geophagus/ram type fish on the far left. I can only see the tail. What is that?
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The pictus is 5”+, when I got him, I was going to rehome him, but then I started to like him so I kept him.
The USC is around 10 years old, one of my first fish, he survived lots of injuries and got moved many times.
Not a twig catfish or a candy stripe pleco, he’s a vittata pleco looks similar to a zebra pleco.
Eel-Mastacembelus armatus
I haven’t seen my foxes fight, had them for 2 years, used to have 4 but 2 died.
I have goyder rainbow fish, used to have 5 one died from one of my angelfish because he was the smallest but not snack size.
The earth eater was maybe not the best choice to get, I got him 3 years ago, I looked up his species(jurupari eartheater), realized they get up to 10”, but never seen any proof of one that size so I bought him.
My stock is strange, but it’s been working for 2 years without the rainbow fish. Rainbow fish have been added as top fish.

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Fishnerd360 said:
The pictus is 5”+, when I got him, I was going to rehome him, but then I started to like him so I kept him.
The USC is around 10 years old, one of my first fish, he survived lots of injuries and got moved many times.
Not a twig catfish or a candy stripe pleco, he’s a vittata pleco looks similar to a zebra pleco.
Eel-Mastacembelus armatus
I haven’t seen my foxes fight, had them for 2 years, used to have 4 but 2 died.
I have goyder rainbow fish, used to have 5 one died from one of my angelfish because he was the smallest but not snack size.
The earth eater was maybe not the best choice to get, I got him 3 years ago, I looked up his species(jurupari eartheater), realized they get up to 10”, but never seen any proof of one that size so I bought him.
My stock is strange, but it’s been working for 2 years without the rainbow fish. Rainbow fish have been added as top fish.

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hhm. Well if you don't want to get rid of him then I guess you can keep it. How old is it?
Geeze! That's an old one! I wouldn't expect it to live much longer though.
Googled it. Shouldn't get too big right? Zebra size?
The one that gets 3 feet long?
Ok. You either have two SAEs or 1 SAE and one fox. :)
Ok. Cool. Id get 1-3 more then. :)
S/he will NEED to be moved soon. Do you have another tanks? They can get big. Here's a vid
It is strange! And I cant believe it's working!
 
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I don’t have another tank, parents won’t let me until I go to college, get my own house... I do know some people that could take in a fish if it gets too big for my tank, my pictus is 4 years old, my earth eater is a super slow grower, keeps getting bigger, my eba grew much faster. I have 2 sae not 2 different species. My eel only gets to around 8 inches max, not a tire track. I get all my fish as babies, and I give them enough space for their territory’s, lots of driftwood in there, a cave, flowerpots.
 
Fishnerd360 said:
I don’t have another tank, parents won’t let me until I go to college, get my own house... I do know some people that could take in a fish if it gets too big for my tank, my pictus is 4 years old, my earth eater is a super slow grower, keeps getting bigger, my eba grew much faster. I have 2 sae not 2 different species. My eel only gets to around 8 inches max, not a tire track. I get all my fish as babies, and I give them enough space for their territory’s, lots of driftwood in there, a cave, flowerpots.
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I understand. Well you might have to go to those people soon. Would thy take both the jurupari and the pictus? EBAs can grow large too but your's will be fine. There are tow types of eel (from my 30 second google search) ones that get huge and ones that get 6". What are you feeding yours? Im not saying you doing something wrong Im just saying that some of the soecies will ou grow your tank.

However, the earth eater will tear up a planted tank. Starting with the carpet. They sift sand and with that they up root plants. Stuff like mosses, ferns and anubias will work b/c they grow ON wood and stone but substrate plants wont work well. You might have trouble with the EBA too but they are much better. You just wont get a complete, full carpet. However, I've seen some amazing planted tanks with an EBA in them. :)
Fishnerd360 said:
I have 2 sae not 2 different species
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Unless you have a PHD in Ichthyology (or similar knowledge) it is nearly impossible to tell between the three species. All are often sold as the same thing.
 
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The only foods my eel will eat are blood worms, trying to get him on pellets, tried many pellets none worked. I have Val and Cabomba, so far the earth eater hasn’t dug them up, it seems to only go and sift through the very top layer of the sand, surprising i once saw my pike burrow like a goby once.
 
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The only foods my eel will eat are blood worms, trying to get him on pellets, tried many pellets none worked. I have Val and Cabomba, so far the earth eater hasn’t dug them up, it seems to only go and sift through the very top layer of the sand, surprising i once saw my pike burrow like a goby once.
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From my 30 second google search it isn't surprising the eel wont eat pellets. I happy for you that some plant are doing well. The carpet will be the top layer so I'd remove her/him before you go plant a carpet. :)
 
 
Fishnerd360 said:
Maybe I’ll get this light if I can’t find anything cheaper, the reviews look promising.
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If you're willing to spend that kind of money get the planted + HLC. Much better deal.

HLC
Pros
1. 24/7 hour cycle - customizable
2. full spectrum (great for plant growth) RGBW
3. up to 10000 k depending on setting.
4. Programable slots.
5. 4 environmental slots
6. 4.6 stars
7. $3.76 cheaper than the USA

Cons
1. Still pricy
2. Only a 30 guarantee

Current USA
Pros
1. white and blue lights (blue is the most useful for growing plants ut purple is better (red + blue))
2. 12 environmental buttons
3. 4.2 stars
4. Programable slots.

Cons
1. No 24/7 cycle
2. NOT full spectrum
3. Costs more than the HLC
4. Only a 30 guarantee
 
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This will be a tough decision, I also noticed the stingray 2, is it like the HLC but without it being customizable?
 
Fishnerd360 said:
This will be a tough decision, I also noticed the stingray 2, is it like the HLC but without it being customizable?
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Sorta. The HLC lights are configured differently. You should be able to tell form amazon's pictures. The HLC also has green lights. These aren't useful to plant growth but can balance the purple hue of the red and blue lights. It's also medium light. Not the best for co2 but you can still do it.

So it'll work just fine. Just not fancy in any way. :)
 
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