Ideas on fish for a 75 gallon

aquaninja · 12-18-2011, 06:26 PM

Hi everybody,

I recently got a 75 gallon tank. I currently have 10 bristlenose plecos in it. I would like to get neon tetras, serpae tetras, and harlequin rasboras. Is this possible and how many of each should I have? Also any ideas of other good fish for my tank?

Thanks,

aquaninja

susankat · 12-18-2011, 07:23 PM

All of those would work in schools of at least 10. But why so many bristlenose in the tank? Are you breeding them.

TypeYourTextHere · 12-18-2011, 07:33 PM

If you are looking for schooling fish then Neons are a good bet. They have a tendency to shoal instead of school though. That aside I really enjoy my Black Marble Angels in my 75. They get fairly large and look awesome IMO.

bmoore09 · 12-18-2011, 09:13 PM

So many options!

I'm currently stocking my 75g, but so far I have:

3 Roseline Sharks (awesome-est freshwater fish IMO)
2 Marci Rainbows
1 Angelfish (medium sized at the moment)
5 Bleeding Heart tetras
3 Otos
5 Panda Cories

Not too much more I can get..thinking about 1 more Angel maybe...or maybe a school of other tetras

fishguy2727 · 12-18-2011, 10:26 PM

Those would all do well together. I would also recommend larger schools. Depending on the water changes you could have at least 10-20 of each.

Aquariuman · 12-19-2011, 08:23 AM

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3 Roseline Sharks (awesome-est freshwater fish IMO)

I have to agree. Even though I don't have any yet, they are both beautiful and awesome.

aquaninja · 12-19-2011, 08:24 AM

No I am not breeding the plecos. I have them because I bought my tank used from a guy who breeds them and he gave me a bunch. I have male and female, so I may end up with fry, though.

aquaninja · 12-19-2011, 08:29 AM

Roseline sharks look very cool. I have a question though. Where do I buy them?! Also I am interested in swordtails. Any thoughts? Thanks!

P.S. Susan I see you are now a BOSS.

Aquariuman · 12-19-2011, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by aquaninja

Roseline sharks look very cool. I have a question though. Where do I buy them?! Also I am interested in swordtails. Any thoughts? Thanks!

You can buy them online at: Tropical Fish for Freshwater Aquariums: Denison Barb
They are kinda expensive but they do go on sale every so often to: $29.99 instead of $39.99 Plus, if you spend over $225 you get free shipping.

bmoore09 · 12-19-2011, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by aquaninja

Roseline sharks look very cool. I have a question though. Where do I buy them?! Also I am interested in swordtails. Any thoughts? Thanks!

P.S. Susan I see you are now a BOSS.

I guess it would be tough to get them if you dont have a large LFS. Ive looked online but never found anyone affordable. Guess im lucky i have an Aquarium Adventure nearby. Theyre pricey, but have a great selection.

aquaninja · 12-19-2011, 08:44 AM

Ok, according to Aqadvisor with 10 bristlenose, 10 neons, 10 serpae, and 10 harlequin rasboras, my aquarium's stocking level is at 97%. So what can I add that won't bring this up a lot?

bmoore09 · 12-19-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by aquaninja

Ok, according to Aqadvisor with 10 bristlenose, 10 neons, 10 serpae, and 10 harlequin rasboras, my aquarium's stocking level is at 97%. So what can I add that won't bring this up a lot?

Personally I would get rid of about 1/2 of those bristlenose and add something else. No need for 10. You can take them to your local LFS and they may give you credit..

Aquariuman · 12-19-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by bmoore09

Personally I would get rid of about 1/2 of those bristlenose and add something else. No need for 10. You can take them to your local LFS and they may give you credit..

After that I would personally suggest denisons barb (Puntius denisonii). But that is just my opinion.

aquaninja · 12-19-2011, 08:53 AM

I agree. Unfortunately the two good LFS near me don't have roseline barbs. And I'm pretty sure Petsmart won't have them either. Also I am probably not going to spend 30 dollars on one fish. And a school of five,definitely not.

I am pretty sure Denison's barb is the same as the roseline shark.

bmoore09 · 12-19-2011, 08:56 AM

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Originally Posted by aquaninja

I agree. Unfortunately the two good LFS near me don't have roseline barbs. And I'm pretty sure Petsmart won't have them either. Also I am probably not going to spend 30 dollars on one fish. And a school of five,definitely not.

I am pretty sure Denison's barb is the same as the roseline shark.

Yes, they're the same. And no, I wouldn't buy them at $40 a pop plus shipping. I know some places can order them for you..might try that. If not, there are other cool fish you can get of course. Almost any peaceful fish would go in that tank.

bmoore09 · 12-19-2011, 08:57 AM

Actually, it looks like you're missing bottom feeders. Like Cories. You can get a school of 5..that would be perfect. Panda cories are my fave, but there are tons of varieties.

aquaninja · 12-19-2011, 09:03 AM

Bristlenose plecos aren't bottom feeders?

Summer · 12-19-2011, 09:06 AM

I agree, trade in some of you BN on something else, plecos like to make messes and poo a lot, so you are sacrificing a lot of your stocking to keep all 10 of them.

and by the way, susan has always been the boss.

fishguy2727 · 12-19-2011, 09:19 AM

Roselines should be less than that at a shop. Petsmart has them for around $7, and the LFS should be able to order them for you at around $15-20.

Those calculators do not take water changes into account, we might as well go back to the 1"/gallon rule. Water changes make all the difference.They can more than double what the tank can handle, or cut it down to less than a quarter. You most definitely could have three schools of 20 small species of tetras in there.

congar15 · 12-19-2011, 10:20 AM

I'd trade in 5 of the plecos and buy like 8 swordtails.

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aquaninja aquaninja's Photo Gallery Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 101 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 536 Times Said "Thanks" 2 Times Was Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ideas on fish for a 75 gallon No I am not breeding the plecos. I have them because I bought my tank used from a guy who breeds them and he gave me a bunch. I have male and female, so I may end up with fry, though.

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aquaninja aquaninja's Photo Gallery Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 101 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 536 Times Said "Thanks" 2 Times Was Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ideas on fish for a 75 gallon Roseline sharks look very cool. I have a question though. Where do I buy them?! Also I am interested in swordtails. Any thoughts? Thanks! P.S. Susan I see you are now a BOSS.

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aquaninja aquaninja's Photo Gallery Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 101 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 536 Times Said "Thanks" 2 Times Was Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ideas on fish for a 75 gallon Ok, according to Aqadvisor with 10 bristlenose, 10 neons, 10 serpae, and 10 harlequin rasboras, my aquarium's stocking level is at 97%. So what can I add that won't bring this up a lot?

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aquaninja aquaninja's Photo Gallery Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 101 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 536 Times Said "Thanks" 2 Times Was Thanked 16 Times in 16 Posts	Re: Ideas on fish for a 75 gallon I agree. Unfortunately the two good LFS near me don't have roseline barbs. And I'm pretty sure Petsmart won't have them either. Also I am probably not going to spend 30 dollars on one fish. And a school of five,definitely not. I am pretty sure Denison's barb is the same as the roseline shark.

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fishguy2727 Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 114 Feedback: 0 / 0% Said "Welcome to Aquarium Forum" 1 Times Said "Thanks" 0 Times Was Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Ideas on fish for a 75 gallon Roselines should be less than that at a shop. Petsmart has them for around $7, and the LFS should be able to order them for you at around $15-20. Those calculators do not take water changes into account, we might as well go back to the 1"/gallon rule. Water changes make all the difference.They can more than double what the tank can handle, or cut it down to less than a quarter. You most definitely could have three schools of 20 small species of tetras in there. __________________ Biologist-Professional Aquarium Care-Published Author (Aquarium Fish International Magazine) Stocking has NOTHING to do with tank volume, it is all about water changes.

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