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- - 46G Bowfront (http://www.tropicalfishkeeping.com/freshwater-tropical-fish/46g-bowfront-9610/)

I will be transferring to a larger tank (46G bow) probralby on thursday........right now I have a 20 Hex with 1 Rainbow Shark (I think, it has a black body and red fins and tail) and 2 tiger barbs...........
what else can I stock the new tank with........I was thinking clown loaches and angel fish, but im not sure what else if any.............

thanks.......
Robb

Re: 46G Bowfront

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Originally Posted by TrashmanNYC

Clown loaches-Best to avoid them. There are better options than clowns which despite being slow growers will reach 10 inches and more in a few years. You don't know for sure if you plan to upgrade.

Angelfish-Not compatible with tiger barbs.

My suggestion would be avoid long-finned species and add more tiger barbs along with some danios and rasboras. For loaches, try Botia striata or Botia dario.