Bristlenose sounds better for this tank.

Maybe set up another tank for clown plecos eventually.

Thank you for the information.

Just another quick question..
A long with the above stock, I was considering adding a common bristlenose as I have always liked them.

Another species I have looked at is Panaque maccus and instead of the Red phantom tetras, using Silver hatched tetras which from what I read are found in the same ...

Yes, I should have posted another thread.
But the fact there was already a stocking suggestions thread, I thought it would be easier that way. No need to argue, it's my fault.

I've decided which direction to take the tank, so it's fine.
The tank is 30''x12'' LxW.
I will be doing a pair of Keyhole ...

Thanks again to all.

Thank you, I'm already learning!

Fantastic post!
Thank you for the help.
I had considered rams, as one of my local shops stocks them.
I also like the curviceps, and maronii as well and I'm sure I've seen them locally.
So, the tank stocked with a pair of one of the smaller cichlid species listed, and 3-5 cories would be fine?

Thanks!

New here.
I've used planet cat fish eLog many times in the past, to find pictures of rare catfish and videos too. I've not kept many catfish, aside from cories, common plecos, and once an albino channel cat, but I find them interesting and the diversity is amazing!

Joined mainly because I'm ...

I don't mean to intrude.. but I've also got questions on stocking.
I can make another topic for my questions if need be.

Anyways,
I've got a 30''x12" LxW tank, and I'm trying to decide how to stock it.
The tank will be planted pretty thick with java fern.
I would like a few cories, but I was also ...