120g Angel Tank

jaxxmann99

Lot's of replies, and I am way the newbie here...

Given that keep it simple.

Make the bed and they will lay in it. I would say stay away from big tetras like congos. whiptail cat I think is okay.Tetras maybe rummynose or even red eye's.

If you overthink it, they will know.

Geomancer

Bought a 48" dual T8 fixture, technically a shop light but housed similar to aquarium fixtures (lights won't sit on glass).

Think this will be enough? It would leave a foot on each end without a direct light overhead. Not sure if enough would spill over to keep the ends growing. They had a couple 24" fixtures, but they have to be hanging, no reflectors to keep the tubes off the glass. I'm going to keep looking though.

Geomancer

I've also decided to drop the Khuli Loach, and in their place have 12 cory catfish, a second bristlenose (hopefully 1 male 1 female), and possibly a Whiptail Catfish.

Geomancer

Anyone have any comments on the 48" dual T8 fixture?

I also want to confirm that Harlequin Rasbora are okay with Angels? I saw them in a fish store and rather liked them. They look so small though, but that might just be because they're juveniles. I should think they are not too small to be considered food, profile says they get to be up to 2 inches.

I haven't been able to find Diamond Tetras anywhere locally.

Geomancer

Cherry Barb was another consideration, I'm not sure if they would nip fins.

Byron

On the light, that will be plenty.

On the rasbora, yes, this genus is mentioned in the angelfish profile as suitable.

On the barb, I wouldn't.

Quantum

for something a bit more geographically authentic, something like Rosy Tetra would be nice, there are several similar species that would work, but not your Serpae

Geomancer

Thanks. What is it about the Cherry Barb that wouldn't work? I know Tiger Barb are nippers.

No way will I have Serpae Tetra in this tank. I have them in a 20g.




I'm pretty sure I'll go with the Diamond's for sure. It's always the devil in the details and I kept adjusting what I want. So many options... I need more tanks! I've also considered just doubling the Diamonds school to 20, and not having another mid-level swimmer to go with the Angels. I haven't seen tanks with larger than normal (in the aquarium) schools to know if they look good and have interesting behavior versus two schools of 10.

Byron

Just my personal taste, but I would stay with characins as a match with angels. And I woudl have two groups which wold make a nice contrasting display. The Roberts Tetra or Rosy Tetra would work well, adding some colour. Plus the diamonds of course.