Large fish for planted tank?

fishfinatic · 10-29-2011, 11:40 PM

So my 120 has just finished cycling and Im trying to decide how to stock it. I LOVE south american cichlids, but its looking like they might be rough on a planted tank.

I need some suggestions on what big fish I can put in my tank. I will have a school of 4-5 clown loaches but thats all I have so far. Any suggestions? This is my show tank so Im looking for some wow factor. Thanks for the help

susankat · 10-30-2011, 12:37 AM

There are angels and discus that is S. American. Angels aren't as sensitive as discus in the way of care though.

jrman83 · 10-30-2011, 08:37 AM

Angels look great in planted tanks, especially big, heavily planted ones. Discus do as well, but they will rely heavily on your expertise. They are just a tad expensive for my taste, especially with my skill level.

fishfinatic · 10-30-2011, 09:44 AM

Im really not a big angel fan, and discus are too expensive and sensitive.

kubalik · 10-30-2011, 05:09 PM

you can try severums , they are called poor mans discus ...

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