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Just would like some stocking opinions. (yes I will cycle the tank first, just getting opinions for now)

My Fiance wants some of those Glo-Fish Zebra Danios, and the Sunset Platies. I want a group of corydoras and a few snails.

So how would 6 Danios, 5 Albino Corys, and 5 sunset platies along with 2-3 Malaysian Trumpet Snails?

I want to eventually get it planted, so I plan to get sand or very fine, smooth gravel substrate (and also I hear the MTS and the Corys love sand).

Any Input or stocking opinions would be greatly appreciated!
 
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What about a big group of Cardinal Tetras? Like 13+?? Or some Rummy Nose Tetras instead of the Danios? They both school very well and have nice color. Personally, I find Danios annoying. They're so hyperactive its ridiculous. If it was me, i'd look for a really colorful schooling fish who actually does school, like the 2 I stated above. Neons are nice, but there are sooo many people who can't keep them alive. I've had nothing but good things to say about the Cardinals and Rummies, IME.
 
erin14 said:
Personally, I find Danios annoying. They're so hyperactive its ridiculous.
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LOL...you are right! I have 6...but these kids never keep still long enough to even check that there ARE 6...maybe there's just 3 but they circle the tank so quickly! The bloodfins and Rio Tetras are calm by comparison. At least the Danios don't bother other species...even if they chase each other constantly; neither is there any evidence that they are nipping each other's fins...so if someone WANTS hyperactive fish, they're a nice easy way to go and I think look more impressive as they increase in size (mine are growing at a rapid rate, given the weekly water changes and a mixed diet of flake, bloodworm and shrimp pellets).:grinyes:

I also agree with Mgamer...genetically modded fish (even in a hobby where many species are hybridized or selectively bred for fin length, color, shape, etc) is just way too much 'color co-ordination' and 'designer-fish' for my taste. Each to their own, though.
 
IMHO, you should leave the glo-fish where they are and just get some natural, non-mutant colorful schooling fish, like cardinals, rummies, or dwarf rasboras. I'm glad they're illegal where I live.
 
Well my Fiance wants the Glo Fish... and she let me get the aquarium in our apartment and she won't change her mind on that.

I'm thinking 3 Danios, 3 Sunset Platies, a whole bunch of Neon Tetras (maybe 13), and 7-8 Corydoras. Could I go with more Danios and Platies?
 
Also a question on substrate, I was thinking sand with some driftwood. I have read on the forums that play sand does a good job, as long as your rinse it out first. How much should I look into buying? How much would cover the bottom of the Aquarium and how deep should the substrate be for the Corys to fully enjoy?

Thanks guys!
 
Deadline said:
My Fiance wants some of those Glo-Fish Zebra Danios
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I bet if you showed her how they dyed the fish she wouldn't want them anymore :lipssealedsmilie:
 
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