The little test kit I have labels 60-140 as hard; just my newbieness showing lol. I will test a few times over the next few weeks to try and get a good average and be sure, from your reply as long as I am under 200ppm I'm probably ok though?
Long time lurker looking for inspiration 260G tank 72" L x 24" W x 36" H
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Would you be concerned about the angelfish getting picked on by the oscar? I really like the look of the wild peruvian angels.
no the sculpins.
Hmmm, what test are you using? Strips? Brand name, seems kinda of odd that the GH reading of 140ppm is considered hard.
It's possible, and it sounds like you want the peruvian angels to be your center piece. I would just do angels as your cichlids, and pick some geophagus that would eat from the bottom of the substrate. Maybe a harem of 6-8 red head tapajos geophagus.
What about Altum Angels? They are beautiful. Add a giant spider wood piece, and sand substrate. You can also add a featherfin squeaker, if you are fond of them. You can also add rams. Check out the video below.
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How experienced are you as a fishkeeper?
One year or less?, 5 years?, 10 years or more?
If around one year, to 5 years, I would suggest, common, tank raised, aquarium strain angels.
With the above, small to medium mistakes are tolerated
If you have 10 years or more, then some of the more challenging type like altum, Peruvian, or leopoldi, these require much more attention to detail, like stringent water parameters, and care.
With these, one false move, like a less than drastic change in water parameters, or lack of perfect water quality, and they are all dead.
Some other minor details...
How many water changes do you expect (or have time do) per week?
This might determine what size and number of fish you keep.
A few large, adult cichlids (like oscars) might require 2 x 50% water changes per week or more, depending n your waters buffering capacity.
How often do you expect to monitor your water parameters per month?
If keeping sensitive species, this might require constant monitoring until the tank reaches equilibrium (almost a year).
Certain species prefer certain type substrates, certain species are good "or not", with plants.
There are other questions, that would determine tank stocking species and levels, but ...... not yet.
One year or less?, 5 years?, 10 years or more?
If around one year, to 5 years, I would suggest, common, tank raised, aquarium strain angels.
With the above, small to medium mistakes are tolerated
If you have 10 years or more, then some of the more challenging type like altum, Peruvian, or leopoldi, these require much more attention to detail, like stringent water parameters, and care.
With these, one false move, like a less than drastic change in water parameters, or lack of perfect water quality, and they are all dead.
Some other minor details...
How many water changes do you expect (or have time do) per week?
This might determine what size and number of fish you keep.
A few large, adult cichlids (like oscars) might require 2 x 50% water changes per week or more, depending n your waters buffering capacity.
How often do you expect to monitor your water parameters per month?
If keeping sensitive species, this might require constant monitoring until the tank reaches equilibrium (almost a year).
Certain species prefer certain type substrates, certain species are good "or not", with plants.
There are other questions, that would determine tank stocking species and levels, but ...... not yet.
If you want something pretty, and simple, a ram tank is nice. You can have Altum Angels, or other angels, and then on the bottom level, plant anubias, hornwort, and as many plants as you can find. And then you could have small catfish in the bottom.
A 6’x2’ tank is not a large enough foot print for spotted gar or any species of peacock bass. Stick with your original stocking plans.
