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11-26-2012, 08:25 AM
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Will I be overstocked with this stocking 55gal?
Fluval roma 240 55gallon
APS 2000LPH external
1 3200LPH powerhead
1 300w heater
2 blue acara
2 german blue rams
20 columbian tetra
6 corydoras
Could I add more?
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11-26-2012, 09:48 AM
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It look about full to me and I'd say stock this list in stages. The cichlids will be vying for territory. What sort of filter will it have? I'm not familiar with the European models.
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11-26-2012, 10:24 AM
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the filters a huge external 2000 litres per hour
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Wouldn't the Acara's dominate, if not eat everything in the tank over time?
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from what ive heard theyre fine and tend to mind their own business most of the time
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