what size tank would i need for this stocking?

[GS1981]

Hi what is the minimum size tank i would need for this stocking?

I currently have a 4ftx2ftx15" tank

The stocking i want is...

1 x male Rotkeil Severum
3 x natural coloured angel fish
3 x geophagus red head tapajo
1 x festivum
10 x serpae tetra or something similar

minimal decor, just thin roots and java fern

 

[tcav88]

6ft 125g should be fine

 

[duanes]

I agree, a 6 footer would do nicely as adults, you could get away with a smaller tank for a while if they are juvies.

 

[GS1981]

I can only fit a 4ft tank, so which of those fish should i lose, or should i just go rotkeil pair, plecs and dithers?

 

[decoy50]

Lose the geos(red heads look better in larger groups than 3 imo) and the festivum. Sev pair would work fine. I see folks keeping sevs and angels all the time, but I've never had it work for me. Sevs always beat on the angels

 

[Rocksor]

I would only do 1 Sev and 10+ serpae or 1 angel and 10+ serpae.

If you want a rokteil pair, you have to buy 6 and rehome the other 4 when they pair off. The same goes with angels, get at least 6 and keep the 2 that pair off and keep with serpae.

Festivums do better in larger groups just like the red head geos.

You don't need a bottom feeder. Only get one if you like the look of it.

 

[shamrock]

I can only fit a 4ft tank, so which of those fish should i lose, or should i just go rotkeil pair, plecs and dithers?

IMHO, you are fine with the tank you have. With that said the bigger the better.