I would advice against the redtail shark, its a nasty fish even though its very good looking. In a 170 g tank it would go after a much larger flagtail, firemouths and plecs. Wouldn't allow other fish be or eat. I have heard some shops in the UK have stopped stocking them.
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Hi... I know you are excited but I think you need to do a bit more research before you stock your tank. I don't know your level of experience in fishkeeping so forgive me if I assume your are towards the beginner end rather than an experienced fishkeeper..
If you are thinking blue rams, IME they are fairly sensitive/delicate to water parameters and they like high temps that the neons will probably not thrive in.. Yes I know some folks keep them in higher temps but they really thrive in lower temps than the blue rams need.. Bolivian rams will do better at the same temps as the neons and are a much hardier fish.. I agree that the red tail shark, while pretty, can get very aggressive as it grows and may not be the best choice long term.. Take a look at the cories here or on a site like planet catfish or such.. They are very entertaining in a group in your size tank.. I think that the neons, bolivians and cories would make for an entertaining tank.. you should also look at bristlenoses if you are thinking of algae eater type fish.. they stay fairly small and will not bother your other fish.. Good luck with the tank and let us know what you come up with.. There are lots of wonderful fish out there for you both to choose from.. HTH Sue
If you are thinking blue rams, IME they are fairly sensitive/delicate to water parameters and they like high temps that the neons will probably not thrive in.. Yes I know some folks keep them in higher temps but they really thrive in lower temps than the blue rams need.. Bolivian rams will do better at the same temps as the neons and are a much hardier fish.. I agree that the red tail shark, while pretty, can get very aggressive as it grows and may not be the best choice long term.. Take a look at the cories here or on a site like planet catfish or such.. They are very entertaining in a group in your size tank.. I think that the neons, bolivians and cories would make for an entertaining tank.. you should also look at bristlenoses if you are thinking of algae eater type fish.. they stay fairly small and will not bother your other fish.. Good luck with the tank and let us know what you come up with.. There are lots of wonderful fish out there for you both to choose from.. HTH Sue
SusieQ;2898111; said:Hi... I know you are excited but I think you need to do a bit more research before you stock your tank. I don't know your level of experience in fishkeeping so forgive me if I assume your are towards the beginner end rather than an experienced fishkeeper..
If you are thinking blue rams, IME they are fairly sensitive/delicate to water parameters and they like high temps that the neons will probably not thrive in.. Yes I know some folks keep them in higher temps but they really thrive in lower temps than the blue rams need.. Bolivian rams will do better at the same temps as the neons and are a much hardier fish.. I agree that the red tail shark, while pretty, can get very aggressive as it grows and may not be the best choice long term.. Take a look at the cories here or on a site like planet catfish or such.. They are very entertaining in a group in your size tank.. I think that the neons, bolivians and cories would make for an entertaining tank.. you should also look at bristlenoses if you are thinking of algae eater type fish.. they stay fairly small and will not bother your other fish.. Good luck with the tank and let us know what you come up with.. There are lots of wonderful fish out there for you both to choose from.. HTH Sue
LOL omg thats funny. I left work before I could read your post and went to my LFS. I bought a few more neons, 2 bolivians and a cory! Obviously, I'm not a "noob"
I'll post some picssssssssssssss!
Donny417;2898856; said:LOL omg thats funny. I left work before I could read your post and went to my LFS. I bought a few more neons, 2 bolivians and a cory! Obviously, I'm not a "noob"
I'll post some picssssssssssssss!
IME bolivians are much more hardier than blue rams........ so lucky for you
also, cant wait for pics
My new hex tank:
Not sure what this is...(obviously different tank)
and for good measure (obviously different tank)
Not sure what this is...(obviously different tank)
and for good measure (obviously different tank)
Hi there... Great that you got the bolivians..
They are fun to watch.. and I like the looks of the tank for them...
Did you only get one cory??? They really like being in groups and you will see much more natural behavior if you get some more... also IMO for the sake of their barbels (whiskers) make sure they either have a sand substrate area or the gravel is smooth.. There have been numerous threads about sharp/rough gravel leaving cories with eroded barbels.. Since you also have plants in there I think they will be ok.. So far it sounds like a great combo for youall to enjoy. Good luck with the tank... Sue
They are fun to watch.. and I like the looks of the tank for them...Did you only get one cory??? They really like being in groups and you will see much more natural behavior if you get some more... also IMO for the sake of their barbels (whiskers) make sure they either have a sand substrate area or the gravel is smooth.. There have been numerous threads about sharp/rough gravel leaving cories with eroded barbels.. Since you also have plants in there I think they will be ok.. So far it sounds like a great combo for youall to enjoy. Good luck with the tank... Sue