Changing tank over to a cold water loach tank, need help.

[mikev]

I think this is a possibility. So should be Odessa's who are of the same size and req's as Rosies but more attractive.

[Felhad]

That is a pretty Barb, i'll look into those as well.

[tariesindanrie]

Just don't forget to consider size on these as well...you can buy them small, but they grow to be 6"

Kate

[Diana]

I had one of those tanks. I call it my 1-2-3-4-5, and have given up on it because of leaks. Well, someday I might fix it. It is not a very good surface-to-volume ratio. Under stock it, and do everything you can to promote water circulation, better aeration and so on. This is a very deep tank, and the water does not move around very well. I ended up with a canister and the longest bubble wand plus a powerhead. The sand still went foul if I did not do a thorough vacuum every week.

The bottom surface is not really great to have so many bottom dwellers. The eel, and several Dojos would be MUCH happier in the 4' long x 15" style of tank. Could be labeled 45 gallon (Mine is 48" x 15" x 15") A taller tank with the same footprint would also work.

The difference is area is quite significant: 3 square feet vs 5.2 sq.ft.

As for other fish that thrive in the same temperature: do some research for lower limits, but I kept these with my Dojos at 70*F, with minor variations during the year from about 68 to 72*:
American Flagfish, Rosy Barbs, Giant Danios, Spotted Raphael, Synodontis eupteris, Common Pleco. There are several Barbs that will handle the cooler water.