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by fistmaster
Tue Jun 17, 2025 7:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How would you stock my tank?
Replies: 10
Views: 30

Re: How would you stock my tank?

If you're adding Corys, go for Sterbai or Pandas. They handle warmer temps better than some others. And yeah, hold off on the Rams until your tank's been running smooth for a few months.
by fistmaster
Tue Jun 17, 2025 4:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: How would you stock my tank?
Replies: 10
Views: 30

Re: How would you stock my tank?


With those params, you could do a nice school of Tetras like Cardinals or Rummynose. They'd pop against the plants. Maybe some Corydoras for the bottom, they're chill and won't mess with your setup.


Agreed on the Tetras, but I'd skip the Rummynose if you're new to soft water. Cardinals are ...
by fistmaster
Wed May 28, 2025 5:04 am
Forum: Corals
Topic: Will my clownfish host in Duncanopsammia?
Replies: 10
Views: 150

Re: Will my clownfish host in Duncanopsammia?

Good point. Captive-bred clowns can be slow to figure it out. If they're young, they might just need time to mature. How old are yours?
by fistmaster
Tue May 27, 2025 8:41 pm
Forum: Corals
Topic: Will my clownfish host in Duncanopsammia?
Replies: 10
Views: 150

Re: Will my clownfish host in Duncanopsammia?


Clowns are weirdly picky. Mine ignored everything for a year before suddenly claiming a torch. Duncanopsammia isn't a common host, but it's not impossible. How's the flow around it? They might prefer something with more movement.


Yep, flow's huge. My pair ignored a Duncan for months until I ...
by fistmaster
Sun Feb 04, 2024 2:14 am
Forum: Bettas
Topic: Aquatic plants for a cichlid environment
Replies: 12
Views: 3615

Re: Aquatic plants for a cichlid environment

I like this thread, it's really helpful for me since I just got some cichlids and was wondering what kind of plants would do well in the tank. I was thinking the same thing, it would be great if we had a list of plants that can survive with cichlids. Only thing I would suggest is maybe adding a few ...