Dilemma

[coryfav]

I'd go for:

3ft Top: Cichlids
3ft Bottom: Ranchu
2ft: Low-tech/maintenance Planted

now they say

2ft - 3 ranchus
3ft top - cichlids
3ft bottom - tetra

I thinking of tetra + rams....compatible?

[Titus]

Originally Posted by spawnie

now they say

2ft - 3 ranchus
3ft top - cichlids
3ft bottom - tetra

I thinking of tetra + rams....compatible?

Hmmm... Why not upgrade tank size and capacity Will happen sooner or later.

Originally Posted by spawnie

now they say

2ft - 3 ranchus
3ft top - cichlids
3ft bottom - tetra

I thinking of tetra + rams....compatible?

2ft is not enough for your ranchu to grow big and strong.

Originally Posted by Titus

Hmmm... Why not upgrade tank size and capacity Will happen sooner or later.

duno which one u referring leh...
Then how?
6ft good or not?
That time i got rid of my 5ft is because of space problem.
Hence now max is only 3ft ... can't get bigger.



But anyway, i think i should put my ranchus into that 3 ft on top tier.
Below will be cichlids.
Then got 1 spare 2ft.
Maybe put tetras or rams.
Then got gravels and low maintenance plants

bro spawnie,

i will always support you. Really nice to have a supportive father and wife. I am in that same situation with bro moonshine. too much space but cannot put additional tank

2ft - 3 ranchus
3ft top - cichlids
3ft bottom - tetra

I thinking of tetra + rams....compatible?

bro, Butterfly Cichlid will be agressive towards your tetras.
Tetras are advised to keep together. (cardinal tetras, black neon tetras, lemon tetras, rummy nose tetras, some "mousey fish" )

I may be a novice in goldfish unlike all experts here, but used to have a 4 feet planted tank with tetras before. In my opinon, tetras should not be put below. Because tetras are peaceful and easy to be frightened by people walking past.

I can't advise about cichlids...sorry!

Originally Posted by spawnie

tot of keeping discus

Why not all SV ranchu bro....swee swee.............

latest update:

Top tier is confirmed cichlids because i put coral + sand alrdy
Now bottom tier black tank is considering for ranchus
2ft tank is for tetras with plants + gravel

[Titus]

Originally Posted by spawnie

duno which one u referring leh...
Then how?
6ft good or not?
That time i got rid of my 5ft is because of space problem.
Hence now max is only 3ft ... can't get bigger.

6ft is the perfect size. a 6x2x2 680 litres of water. Can house 8 Big big Ranchus.. HUATT AHHH.. ahhahaha

Seriously, I really admire people who have lotsa different fishes in their home. As in having various bio-types for different fishes. It is really a lot of work to keep and groom the fishes well.

My max was like 30 over plecos + 50 over congo tetras spread in 3 tanks. At one time I was hit by two tanks of sick fishes. Nightmare!!! hahaha.. Lessons learnt now. Always under stock with oversized, over filterated, over aerated tank. Never be Slave to your hobby, Enjoy it!!

Originally Posted by Titus

6ft is the perfect size. a 6x2x2 680 litres of water. Can house 8 Big big Ranchus.. HUATT AHHH.. ahhahaha

Seriously, I really admire people who have lotsa different fishes in their home. As in having various bio-types for different fishes. It is really a lot of work to keep and groom the fishes well.

My max was like 30 over plecos + 50 over congo tetras spread in 3 tanks. At one time I was hit by two tanks of sick fishes. Nightmare!!! hahaha.. Lessons learnt now. Always under stock with oversized, over filterated, over aerated tank. Never be Slave to your hobby, Enjoy it!!

thanks for your advice.
Now i know my direction alrdy.
Ranchus definitely must go into 3ft tank