My 55g stocking list.

[xximanoobxx]

So I'm planning on getting a 55g in a few month when i get the money lol.. Parents wouldn't pay for it so I have to make money myself...
So here is my stocking list...

16 Harlequin Rasbora
12 Rummynose Tetea
6 Hatchetfish
8 Corydora Cats
2 Dwarf Gourami
2 Bolivian Rams
3 Plecos (the ones that stay small)

Any suggestions on what to change or add???
Also instead of a 55g i might get a 75g so Can anyone please convert that list to a 75g???

Thanks in advance!!!!!!!
-John

[Red]

why get three plecos? I would just go with one bristlenose pleco and thats it.. maybe up the hatchet fish count to 8.. make sure you have a tight hood for them

[xximanoobxx]

I love plecos lol

[Red]

yeah but you would have to feed a lot of veggies

[xximanoobxx]

So, vegies here are really cheap. 1 cucumber is like a quarter here... Lol indian store half a mile away from my house...

[Red]

yeah you could have the plecos then, but dont get ones that get huge do your research first. are you planning to plant it?

[xximanoobxx]

Maybe low light plants...
Do you recommend any?

[Red]

well i dont no enough about plants to recommend anything but i think your tank is going to look really nice

[KingFisher]

I would decrease the numbers of harlequins and rummy noses to 8 or 10, and make sure the cories you choose are a small variety. I like your choice of fish and think the tank will look great .
As for plants, you can put some Java moss and Java ferns and maybe an Anubias Nana in there.

[troy]

Some low light plants are java moss, java fern, and crypts.

[kaoticice]

I think ur stocking is perfect atm for the 55 gallon.
Some pleco generally stay small, some smaller than bristlenose. Just be careful and research them before you purchase any. And they are not only limited to being herbivores, some are carnivores strict diet. ALso some pleco requires wood fibers in their diet, so be sure you do your research.

Suggestion for a 75 gallon:
More bottom feeders; (another school of otos, or corydoras)
and
Another species of schooling fish. (try some rainbowfish)

You could also switch ur 2 dwarf gourami with a trio of pearl gourami that will act as a beautiful centerpiece in ur tank.