rahim101 Posted October 16, 2004 Report Share Posted October 16, 2004 http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/cookie_cutter_40g.php Click above for further reference !!!!!!! Post back here if there any further questions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahim101 Posted October 31, 2004 Report Share Posted October 31, 2004 How did the tank turn out??? What fish did you end up getting??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsmith Posted November 1, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 The first fish I've added are four yellow labs, because my friend gave them to me for free. They're really good looking labs. They look like "Lion's Cove II", according to cichlid-forum.com. I'm planning on adding something else in the next couple of weeks. They seem pretty skittish right now, so I wasn't sure if adding other fish would calm them down or make them worse? I have to admit, I would really like to add a peacock trio into this mix. I was hoping if the peacocks I add are larger than the yellows it wouldn't be a problem. I'm pretty sure the person at Gold Aquariums said this would be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishmanCalgary Posted November 1, 2004 Report Share Posted November 1, 2004 Hey C. Hows it going. The fish I picked up the other day are doing great. Just remember that with the 33gal tank you just picked up, you must also consider the size of the adult fish. 6 small fish will grow to 6 large fish in no time. Most of what your looking at will reach about 6", add a pleco and a couple of cats and your tank can get pretty crowded as they reach adult size. Just keep up on the water changes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsmith Posted November 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 That's true, I was hoping to error on the side of understocking as opposed to overstocking. According to the tank calculator at fishprofiles.com a tank that is 48"x12"x16" is 40g so that gives me a little more to work with than a 33g. I was planning on putting a bristlenose pleco in there once the algae starts building up, but I'll stay away from cats to keep the bioload down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahim101 Posted November 2, 2004 Report Share Posted November 2, 2004 If you really want a trio of peacock , I say try it. If it doesn't work, you can always take them back and trade them in for something else. Put in something about the same size or slightly larger then the yellow labs that you have now. Maybe 4 electric blue II's (Copadichromis azureus ) Let us know how you make out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnsmith Posted November 8, 2004 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 UPDATE I've picked up a copadichromis azureus trio to go with my four yellow labs. Since adding them the yellow labs seem much more comfortable in the tank. Gold Aquariums has a great looking peacock whose fry will be ready to be sold in a couple of months, which I'm definitely willing to wait for. But... would that be too many fish for a 40g tank? 4 yellow labs 3 (1m/2f) copadichromis azureus 1 bristlenose pleco + 3 (1m/2f) peacocks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahim101 Posted November 8, 2004 Report Share Posted November 8, 2004 I think you should be fine. Just keep an eye out for aggresion from the labs. i don't forsee any problems, but you never know about the jerk fish!!!! LOL. Good Luck and enjoy...solunds like it will be a cool tank!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted November 14, 2004 Report Share Posted November 14, 2004 .... that would depend on the species of peacock? If you were considering any of the jacobfreibergi variants, don't. Personally I'd add a couple more labs & call it good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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