30 gallon cube stocking

[Chrisinator]

It really depends on what types of Killies. Most will be fine in your tank.

Peacock Gudgeons are super dooper fun to have! I just wish they actually bred to me.

 

[Fishlock Holmes]

It really depends on what types of Killies. Most will be fine in your tank.

Peacock Gudgeons are super dooper fun to have! I just wish they actually bred to me.

After a little research, I realize most killies don't get as big as the golden wonders I've seen. Some of the smaller ones are definitely an option. But I really want to find some peacock gudgeons!

 

[Fishlock Holmes]

Saw some neon dwarf rainbowfish today... I'd never seen them before, but I'm thinking they might be the perfect addition to help fill out the upper levels of my cube!

 

[WeedCali]

Gardneri Killies are cool.

Maybe some Apistos?

 

[Fishlock Holmes]

Gardneri Killies are cool.

Maybe some Apistos?

I really like the garnderi killies. I could also get something called "Rainbow Panchax", although a Google search doesn't show any results... Not sure what the actual name is.

 

[Fishlock Holmes]

I think I've decided on the following:

4-5 dwarf neon rainbows
2 blue rams
2 peacock gudgeons
3-4 cory cats

How does that sound? I'd really like some red cherry shrimp too... Has anyone kept them with rams? In the past I had rams with ghost shrimp and never noticed any getting eaten, but I've never had red cherries.

 

[Piranha86]

Cherry shrimp will be gobbled up by rams.

If you want personality, how about some female bettas?

 

[Fishlock Holmes]

Cherry shrimp will be gobbled up by rams.

Are there any shrimp I could keep with rams? I liked the ghost shrimp but I'd like something a little more visible.

If you want personality, how about some female bettas?

Hmmm, I don't know the first thing about bettas. I will read up on them. Thanks for the suggestion!

 

[rsanz]

Peacock Gudgeons are an ok choice, I guess.

 

[Fishlock Holmes]

Well, the rams are on hold. I simply couldn't resist a pair of kribensis today. They were two of the most beautifully colored kribs I've seen (the male is actually what I think is referred to as a scarlet). At only 2", they were already "flirting" and showing some outstanding spawning colors.

So now my question is: Do you think they can stay in the cube (30 gallons, 20"L x 18"W x 21"H)? I can move them to a bigger tank if you think they need more space/length. But if I aquascape correctly, do you think they can be permanent residents of the cube?