Fish Compatibiliity site

IceH2O

IceH2O

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Nov 26, 2005
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http://www.timstropicals.com/Compatibility/CompatibilitySearch.asp

Put your fish in and it will tell you what can hang with it. Or you can use option 2 and place the fish you have in there and then the fish you're wondering about and get an answer.

It doesn't have all fish, like birchirs, I think mostly just community types. But he says on the website "If you have information to share, send us your Updates, Suggestions and Photos". So those of you who do know might want to throw your .02 his way.
 
This site has been posted before and while it's a not a bad site, there is still a lot of misinformation in it. So, as usual to anyone using it, always back up this type of thing with more research.


"Search Results: The Fancy Goldfish should be kept in groups of any amount and is compatible with Cherry Barb, Corydoras Catfish, GloFish, Kuhli Loach, Otto Catfish, Rosy Barb, Tiger Barb, Upsidedown Catfish, White Cloud, Zebra Danio, "​

Tiger barb with Fancy Goldfish? YAH, RIGH! Hahahahah! Goldfish would have no fins in a day, not to mention the temperature differences. The only one in that list that is legit is the White Cloud.

Searched on Comet AND Shubunkin and got the same answer:
"Search Results: The Goldfish should be kept in groups of any amount and is compatible with Corydoras Catfish, Upsidedown Catfish, "​
All of those are wrong and don't belong in a tank with pond fish. Actually, pond fish don't even belong in a tank :)

Some of the other fish are okay. They have the wrong temperature range for Boesemani rainbows, but not a bad site.

Roan
 
This is why I posted it, to get you experts to say if its a good site or not. I also thought,and I'm no expert, that some of the fish they put together were strange.

Posting sites you find can be a good thing. In this way you'll find out if they're credible or not.
 
IceH2O said:
This is why I posted it, to get you experts to say if its a good site or not. I also thought,and I'm no expert, that some of the fish they put together were strange.

Posting sites you find can be a good thing. In this way you'll find out if they're credible or not.
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Well, I'm certainly no expert but IMO the site IS a good starting point.

In other words, you go there and get your list of *possible* compatible fish and then research those fish to make sure.

So, yah, good site, IceH2O :)

Guess I wasn't sure why you were posting it -- I mean, you didn't say what YOU thought of it. So, what DO you think of it?

Roan
 
I thought it was a good site at giving you starting place choices.Thats why I posted it.

But if its going to be so unreliable, I see no reason to use it. I could just do more research on compatibility and find a good, reliable site.
 
I've seen that site and tried it a couple times....didn't like it. I am not an expert but I do know that some of the search results were way off.

Of course Aquaria Central is my first "go-to" page, then I look at this site:
http://www.elmersaquarium.com/000tropfishcareguides.htm
I think it is an excellent "easy-to-use" site and has some great options.
Again, this is only a starting point and you should do your research when you want some tank mates!

Cheers.
 
kooter said:
Of course Aquaria Central is my first "go-to" page, then I look at this site:
http://www.elmersaquarium.com/000tropfishcareguides.htm
I think it is an excellent "easy-to-use" site and has some great options.
Again, this is only a starting point and you should do your research when you want some tank mates!

Cheers.
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This is just my opinion, so please don't take this personally -- I would take the site IceH2O found over Elmer's any day. I find Elmer's information so outdated it's ludicrous and some of it to the point of being dangerous.

Elmer is a very strong advocate for using aquarium salt in the tank all the time. I do not agree with this practice at all. It is not good for the long range health of the fish. Almost every listing he has for fish tells you to add salt. No. Way.

He also has some funny ideas about water changes. Here's an excerpt from one of his care sheets:

Follow all normal aquarium maintenance procedures such as a partial water change monthly. . .​
Monthly?

His information on rainbowfish is absurb and extremely outdated. The sizes -- exceptt for Boesemani, but even that one IMHO is on the small side -- are all wrong. Here's his standard information for all the rainbowfish care sheets:
"Housing: Standard tank conditions, but most like some salt in the water. Keep a minimum of one tablespoon per 5 gallons. They will tolerate higher salt levels, and can be kept in brackish water tanks. (Brackish water tanks normally have 1-4 teaspoons per gallon of salt.)
Breeding: A challenge to breed. In many cases the male is more colorful."​
There are NO members of the rainbowfish family that are available in common aquaria that should be kept in brackish conditions. NONE. Some rainbowfish can be found in brackish waters, however the very same specie is also found in freshwater as well. Even the Celebes rainbowfish, which is often touted as a brackish water fish, is really a freshwater fish.

Most rainbowfish breed like jackrabbits. Especially Boesemani. Randy little beggars :)

I also noted that he has a listing for a Popondicthys furcata. This is a very old name that was changed to Pseudomugil furcatus in 1989.

I think he's getting his information from very old books.

Now, I WILL give Elmer credit and applaud him for his betta care sheet. It's very very good. Two thumbs up.

Roan
 
My new angelfish and my zebra danios aren't compatible? Oh dear.
After 24 hours of observation, I'd tend to disagree with that. I have a small angel fish I added in last night, and the zebra danios are leaving the angel alone besides poking around every once in awhile. The angelfish kind of looks at the zebra danios, but generally ignores their presence.

I also disagree with the fact that zebra danios need to be kept in groups of 6 or more. My 3 guys have been fine for 3 months now.

Looks like a good resource to start off with, but as always, I think you should double check more than one source.
 
As with any new fish being added to any tank you should do your research on many websites. Most of the sites are a basic compatibility chart that you can look into. I just liked the format of Elmers with the community #6, community#5 layout. Always, always get other opinions.
 
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