Tank stocking ideas?

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aviva90

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Since my ram and gourami are no longer with us, I need to get some new fish to put in my 15. As of right now I have my 1 killi in there and that's it. My boyfriend wants us to get a spotted green puffer to put in there, which I would be ok with if I could add other fish, but I don't think I'd be able to. So basically I'm going for a cool little set up. I want interesting fish, no schoolers like danios or tetras or anything. I want a couple of fish in there that will get along but I can buy only one or two of. Going for around 3 or 4 fish total in there. I might have 3 albino cories in there too (might go get those today). 2 live plants, hiding cave, red lava rock substrate, eclipse 1 filter system, kept at around 80F. Thanks in advance! :dance2:
 
tayhudson

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15 isn't much room for fish bigger than killis, tetras, danios, guppies etc. IMO. I have a 10 with only 9 neons in it. But bigger fish would obviously need a bigger tank, which I'm sure you know. The puffer I believe needs 30 gallons and up, especially if you want more than 1 fish. The albino cories sound ok. You could also get Pygmy Cories. I love mine. They were in my 10 but I moved them into my 40 and they are having a ball with everything in there to eat. Do you like Bettas? Depending on the type and aggression you could add one of those. I had mine in my 10 also. And I'm just a beginner, so these are my own opinions. I'm sure other people on here who are more experienced will be able to help you more. Good luck!! :) :)

Do you have any photos of your tank??
 
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I'm worried about your golden wonder killi's aggression... small tetras might fall prey. If you are keeping it, I'd say add 6 cories and be done. It would be nice to add some small schooling fish to compliment your killi centerpiece (3"+), but I think they'd end up as snacks.

Ah, and red lava rock substrate does not sound safe for cory barbels...
 
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I'd get some Peacock Gudgeons for the lower level of your tanks. Cherry Barbs might work too depending on your Golden Wonder Killi as Fishycat stated.
 
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Thanks everyone! Any ideas of cool catfish that would fit in there? Like small ones like a small kind of pleco or something similar?
 
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