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Stocking suggestions for 2 tanks

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:38 pm
by J-P
I have 2 tank sections that are without fish at the moment.

Wondering is anyone has any stocking suggestions.

1 is a 68 gallon and the other is a 55 gallon.

This system has overflows do I am leaning towards a lower strata fish that isn't doing to jump tanks when I'm not looking or fight the current.


These are 2 sections of a multi tank system:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DvYb92eJWL0 <=== just so you get a better idea.

Tank temp is currently held at 75~77

Re: Stocking suggestions for 2 tanks

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:42 pm
by Hilly
Get a Delhezi Bichir, you know you want to. :)

Re: Stocking suggestions for 2 tanks

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 5:57 pm
by J-P
I was thinking of an ornate for the 55 BUT I read they are escape artists and "smell" their prey. SO, if feed upstream that guy may switch tanks and have a buffet.

Re: Stocking suggestions for 2 tanks

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:11 pm
by Hilly
I was going to say a tight fitting lid but then I saw the video. 55 for an Ornate a bit small but then it wont matter as it potentially crawls out and moves from 1 section to another. Maybe a bichir isnt a good idea then and Ornates are bullies when they get big so I would fear for your other fish.

Re: Stocking suggestions for 2 tanks

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 6:26 pm
by pufferpuggirl
I don't have any suggestions for fish, but I wanted to say I like the way you have them done up, looks very natural, and I like natural. :)

Re: Stocking suggestions for 2 tanks

Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 7:06 pm
by J-P
PPG thank you! I haven't aquascaped it yet, but will too to get ready for fish.