I'm just getting ready to set up my first tank since I was a kid. It will be 30 gallons, I think. We haven't bought anything yet, I'm just planning. I understand tank care pretty well (in theory), so I'm trying to bone up on fish breeds and compatibility. (I found some old threads like this, but they didn't quite answer my questions.)
I would definitely like to have 1 angelfish, which I'll add last, and I think I'd like to start out with a school of zebra danio. Perhaps the long-finned variety. I want danio because I really like their look, and because I want an energetic school.
However, it seems danio may not be the best match with angelfish, as they may be too zippy, nippy, or even get eaten. So, what are your experiences with adult zebra danio with adult angelfish? (I'll keep the danio in a school of 5-6, in a 30 gal tank.) If danio are too risky, what would you recommend as a substitute? Something that's a small-ish size (but not so small it will get eaten), similar character, and, ideally, similar look (zebra stripes). I'd like to have as active a school as my angelfish will be able to tolerate (in theory).
Many sources say larger tetra are good companions for angelfish. How would black skirts do? If I get tetras, what sort of adult size should I look for? 2 inches? 2.5?
Thanks for your help!
I would definitely like to have 1 angelfish, which I'll add last, and I think I'd like to start out with a school of zebra danio. Perhaps the long-finned variety. I want danio because I really like their look, and because I want an energetic school.
However, it seems danio may not be the best match with angelfish, as they may be too zippy, nippy, or even get eaten. So, what are your experiences with adult zebra danio with adult angelfish? (I'll keep the danio in a school of 5-6, in a 30 gal tank.) If danio are too risky, what would you recommend as a substitute? Something that's a small-ish size (but not so small it will get eaten), similar character, and, ideally, similar look (zebra stripes). I'd like to have as active a school as my angelfish will be able to tolerate (in theory).
Many sources say larger tetra are good companions for angelfish. How would black skirts do? If I get tetras, what sort of adult size should I look for? 2 inches? 2.5?
Thanks for your help!
