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Thread: RCS or Amano?

  1. 03-10-2012, 03:09 AM #1
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    Default RCS or Amano?

    I(for 95% of you that dont know) am setting up a 166 gallon Freshwater Planted Tropical Community tank, and I would like some inverts.
    RCS or Amano?
    Stocking(before you ask):
    x25 neon tetra
    x10 bronze cory
    x12 Zebra danio
    x12 Diamond Tetra
    x12 Glowlight/mystery fish
    x2 BN pleco
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  2. 03-10-2012, 03:40 AM #2
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    RCS Advantages:
    more colorful, will breed
    RCS Disadvantages:
    Smaller, so they may get eaten by fish

    Amano advantages:
    Bigger, less likely to get eaten
    Disadvantages:
    Will not breed, Less colorful

    Honestly if I were you I'd do both. You've got plenty of room.
    300 gallon mega tank: build in progress
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    Honestly if I were you I'd do both. You've got plenty of room.
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