SteveR's Aquarium Thread

[SteveR]

Steve,

Nice tank, awesome clowns!

You have me a little discouraged though. I am in the process of getting a 130gal tank ready that I bought used (complete glass disassembly & re-build, but that's another story...). Any way, I currently have 6 Bala Sharks which I was planning on increasing to 12 and then add a 6 clowns as well. I really do not want to get rid of the Balas since I have them already. Do you think it would help if I turned the numbers around and went with 12 clowns and 6 balas? My tank will also be planted with plenty of driftwood and probably a diy 3D background in which I can incorporate hiding places etc...
Or is it just a moot subject regardless?

Thanks Beforehand!

Hey thanks for looking and thanks for your kind words! I think your idea of switching the numbers round sounds best, 12 clowns and 6 balas. I've noticed that when you get more than 10 clowns they really start to come into their own. Don't believe the LFS saying 3 minimum! Balas grow slowly though also so it will work, plus you have a big big tank which will further even the playing field. Your idea sounds awesome, please post back here when you get going and give us pics!

I'd also say "your mileage may vary", even though it didn't work for me, doesn't mean it won't for you. The bigger thank and more clowns is a definate goer! I think your idea is awesome, as balas are more at home in a bigger tank, and less skittish.

Pics!

 

[Satan's Goldfish]

Getting deja vu looking at this thread, think I may have looked at this tank before. Great looking tank tho mate, love the stock. You know you want 9 more loaches tho......oh, and 3 Tinfoils and 2 Lemon Fin Barbs I also have going.......

 

[flipstylex]

nice !

 

[cichlid fiend]

Nice tank!!!!

 

[SteveR]

Getting deja vu looking at this thread, think I may have looked at this tank before. Great looking tank tho mate, love the stock. You know you want 9 more loaches tho......oh, and 3 Tinfoils and 2 Lemon Fin Barbs I also have going.......

LMAO how big are these loaches?

You have lemons? Man they must be huge now!

 

[Satan's Goldfish]

LMAO how big are these loaches?

You have lemons? Man they must be huge now!

Loaches are just 2-3".

Lemons and tinfoils are all about 6" tops. Got more than one tank to sort before i go, me/fishy stress time!

 

[hfs3]

nice loaches man

 

[12 Volt Man]

how is your flagtail doing?

 

[hfs3]

when can we expect some more pics of those clowns? id sure love to see em

 

[SteveR]

how is your flagtail doing?

Doesn't look any different to be honest, it's been like this probably at least 2 weeks now. Can you check out my thread in the freshwater disease section?