Stocking Advice

[icefreeze57]

Hey guys!

I have a 40 gallon tank with currently a school of Tiger Barbs (5) and a Red Tail Shark. I was planning on waiting to add another fish but my dad said we can add another one before I go back to school!

I think I want a cichlid, any suggestions??

I was thinking maybe a convict or something, thoughts? suggestions?

thanks

[Strider199]

What about a pair of Kribbs or Rams instead. They are less aggressive and not bad looking.
You asked. :hmm3grin2orange:

[icefreeze57]

What about a pair of Kribbs or Rams instead. They are less aggressive and not bad looking.
You asked. :hmm3grin2orange:

I dont get the joke :(

this forum said Rams are hard to keep though

[Strider199]

No joke, my favorite cichlids are Rams thats why the grin. If I had it my way everyone one would have some.

If your tank is properly cycled and your doing weekly water changes using a good de-chlorinator, you shouldn't have any problems with keeping Rams.
Those tiger barbs are very active and have been known to nip fins but you have a school of them so they should keep each other company and leave the larger cichlids alone.

[openbook]

A convict would be a nice hardy fish. Firemouth and Rainbow are also nice smaller cichlids that are hardy.

[Lab_Rat]

Agree with any of the above suggestions. You may also want to consider upping the number of TBs you have, it helps disperse their aggression and peskiness.