I just bought a 75 gallon tank and am wondering if the following fish can live together. 3 zebra loaches, 2 rainbow sharks,6-8 tiger barbs, 2 ram cichlids, and a pleco. i have it set up with 5 caves, java moss, and java fern, and plenty of rocks and driftwood.
2007-06-11 06:14:57 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
THe two rainbowsharks could be a problem as they get older. They are somewhat territorial with other fish as mentioned above, but they are very territorial when is comes to each other. They will eventually fight a lot over space in the tank.
Yes, the tiger barbs and the rainbow could eventyally become problems for the mild mannered rams. I would suggest you replace the tigers with a peaceful tetra of some sort. Maybe lemons or congo tetras.
Of course, the pleco will eventually out grow the tank unless you have selected a smaller species of pleco.
Other than those minor items it sounds like a great tank!
MM
2007-06-11 06:30:07 · answer #1 · answered by magicman116 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, Rams are a very mild cichlid and would certainly not be a concern - the poster above is not the first person to make the mistake of generalizing cichlids, which simply shouldn't be done.
however, You still need to be careful. They are very small and mild. Those sharks are larger and can get very territorial and may just harass the Rams, who share the same type of territory. Also, tiger barbs are very rambunctious and won't respect the territory of the Rams. If your tank is well decorated like you say, with lots of stuff blocking lines of sight, then in this size of tank you might get away with it. Just take care and keep an eye on things. Personally though, I would stay away from the rams unless you like them best, in which case the rest of the fish should be chosen to suit them.
2007-06-11 06:26:08 · answer #2 · answered by Ghapy 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The only fish I would worry about in your tank are the tiger barbs, because in large groups the little guys can gang up on larger fish. If you notice the tiger barbs picking on the other fish, I'd either get more of the other types of fish, or get rid of some (or all) of the tiger barbs. The rocks and driftwood should provide adequate hiding spaces for the other fish.
2007-06-11 16:10:17 · answer #3 · answered by zelda 2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That is a very good combination. All from the same locale, all require the same water conditions. As someone said, you will have to deal with tiger barbs nipping fins but generally in a group the size you have they only mess with eachother. Also, with these fish, the more plants you have, the more natural of an environment it will resemble for looks and for water parameters so feel free to load the tank with plants.
2007-06-11 06:28:46 · answer #4 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The rams sound a little out of place. They like the water a little more basic & clean than the other fish. If they live more than a few days, they'll probably be fine though.
Everybody else sounds like a fine mix. Watch the zebra loaches... they can get territorial over hiding spaces as time goes by. You may want to add a couple little caves as time goes by.
2007-06-11 08:12:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is perfect, when you get all your fish in it will be a really cool tank.
The only thing i would be worried about is the tiger barbs, 8 is plenty and they like to be schooled, just make sure they don't gang up on the other fish, because they are fin nippers.
Here's a compatibility chart that can help you.
http://www.liveaquaria.com/general/fwcompatibility_chart.cfm
Good Luck with your tank.
2007-06-11 06:29:02 · answer #6 · answered by Tunish305 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A 10 gallon most certainly can NOT fit 6 goldfish. If even, ONE goldfishcould fit in a 10 gallon, and im just talking about a small one. You can NOT put 5 guppies, 5 tetras, and 1 small angelfish in a 10 gallon! You could but 5 guppies ALONE, or 5 tetras ALONE, or maybe 1 small angelfish ALONE but not all of them, and angelfish are semi-aggressive fish and do not mix with community fish. Come on! Do yur research before you end up killing all of your fish!!!!!!
2016-05-17 09:00:55 · answer #7 · answered by tosha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first guy doesn't know anything about Rams... they are a peaceful community fish. I had them in my 20g Tall tank with mollies and other tetras and they kept to themselves.
Your tank sounds great!!! Really pretty I bet! All the fish you have in there are compatible. i would watch the barbs though... they can be little fin nippers!!!!!!!
JUST BE CAREFUL... IF YOU JUST BOUGHT THE TANK AND ADDED ALL THOSE FISH YOU DIDN'T DO YOUR HOMEWORK... YOU MAY LOSE SOME OF THEM IN THE CYCLING PROCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-06-11 06:23:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a link to a site that helps people see which ones work together, and it does it by tank size and number of fish. Plus it tells you why it might not work, personality issues etc...
http://www.tropicalresources.net/phpBB2/templates/BMan1Blue/Stocking.htm
Good luck!
2007-06-11 06:23:56 · answer #9 · answered by Tammy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some of those fish are territorial...they could live together, but it just depends on thier personalities toward eachother.
2007-06-11 06:20:20 · answer #10 · answered by Yoyo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋