Restocking an Odd Tank

[Catfisharebest]

The filter is off mostly for the reason that it bothers the butterfly fish since it is an hob filter. I really need to get a canister to disturb the surface a little less. I guess the hastatus are a no go then. What about micro-rasboras, they are small but a large school would be impressive.

 

[tanker]

OK, not a Rasbora, but in the same area-Danio margaritatus, the celestial pearl danio

 

[Catfisharebest]

ooohhh I like those, would they be ok with stained water? Also, do you know anything about snakeskin barbs?

 

[tanker]

I have a school of snakeskin barbs. About a dozen. Very nice, beautiful and very peaceful.

Stained water? You mean with tannic from driftwood?

 

[Catfisharebest]

I use magnolia and oak leaves, so there are tannins from those. Not a full on layer, but some. Another thing I was thinking is some sort of anabantoid, like an unusual small gourami species.

 

[tanker]

I use magnolia and oak leaves, so there are tannins from those. Not a full on layer, but some. Another thing I was thinking is some sort of anabantoid, like an unusual small gourami species.

Sparkling Gouramis?

 

[Catfisharebest]

I like those, and the Vaillants Chocolate Gourami caught my eye too.

 

[tanker]

Chocolate Gourami are very delicate and not for the beginner.

 

[fishorama]

Pygmy corys are more midwater swimmers but I haven't kept butterfly fish to know if they (corys) may be food. If it CAN fit in a fishes mouth, it will be food & butterflies have surprisingly big mouths.

I can't imagine not having a filter or something that moves the water...I know it can be done in some few cases...but then you're probably there already.

Maybe harlequin rasboras? A bit bigger than dwarf corys but, again, mouth size...