Rio Nanay Angelfish Coloration and also tank mates.

[Farhan123]

Hi all, I have one large Rio Nanay angelfish which is very beautiful however I would like to color up with more reds. Currently I feed omega one sinking pellets and hikari vibra bites. I am thinking about getting Tetra Color Granules. What foods best enhance the red color in fish?

Also what can I stock with it? The tank is a 75 gallon with a green severum but the only thing permanent is the angel. I have always been drawn to discus and may just do 5 discus and the angel but if not. Perhaps something slow-moving. I like the idea of having fish from similar areas but not too strict about it.

Some things I am interested in -

*Top of the list*
GBR (a small group)
Severum - if so I won't have to rehome mine
1 or 3 More Angels?
Discus


Tetras (cardinals/rummy/lemon/congo)
T. Ellioti or T. meeki
Swordtails? - do they school/shoal?
Geophagus


*Clean up?*
Clown/ BN pleco
Corydoras
Bolivian Rams (only if GBR wont do)

Open to any suggestions, feedback, and ideas!

 

[WOLF2013]

Rio Nanay angelfish are gorgeous, love them! I recommend picking up 3 or 4 more.
German Blue rams can work. Severums can also work. I think a red spotted severum would look good with the angels.
If you are thinking Discus, you would need to make sure you have superb water and filteration.
Congo tetras are good. Lemons could work also.
Corydoras catfish will work. The brochis species would be nice.

 

[Farhan123]

I was hoping so. Im still a little confused on the numbers but ill get there eventually. I actually had an idea about doing a RIo Nanay biotope with 4-5 Rio Nanay/ Red Spot Green Discus and and Angel maybe a few dithers and apistos but I'm not sure if stocking wise that would work.