Fish suggestions for new set-up - HELP MUCH APPRECIATED
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I'd probably start off with something like.
A pair of peacock gudgeons.
and
Three Panda Cories to help keep the floor clean and because of their cheerful disposition.
Then maybe add something else down the line.
Personally I love my Kuhli loaches, but they often disappear for months on end, only to reappear and be active daily for several weeks. You can't really be sure they'll be out frequently enough for you to notice them, which is why I recommended the panda corys, they're small, very active, fun to watch and they get really attatched to each other.
A pair of peacock gudgeons.
and
Three Panda Cories to help keep the floor clean and because of their cheerful disposition.
Then maybe add something else down the line.
Personally I love my Kuhli loaches, but they often disappear for months on end, only to reappear and be active daily for several weeks. You can't really be sure they'll be out frequently enough for you to notice them, which is why I recommended the panda corys, they're small, very active, fun to watch and they get really attatched to each other.
As far as filteration goes, the more you have for them the better off they are. Just make sure that the current in the tank is not too much for the fish. This will cause undo stress to the fish and could cause an outbreak of disease. Panda cories are great but remember that cories are very social little beings so I would recommend at least three of them. This way they can all hang out togather and sleep togather under or near some driftwood as they often do. The harlequin rasbora is a very peaceful little schooling fish and would be really cute with the cories. You can add a betta if you like and maybe a mystery snail for algae cleanup.(not the same as the snails on plants which everyone can't stand). They do not breed in the tank and do a great job with the algae.
Be happy!
Marinemom
Be happy!
Marinemom
Cherrypie,
Peacocks are hard to get over here. Dunno if an LFS would carry them or order them. They can be bought on line, but usually in "packs" and not as pairs.
Also, the ANGFA guys have said that they can be nasty at times, but I've heard a few people here say theirs are laid back. Could be "washed out" breeding, like with bows. Regardless, you sure they'd be okay with a betta?
My Goo obos are *extremely* laid back, cool dudes, and get along will with all my Boesemani, however they are in a 75g heavy planted tank.
I would rather have 2 males for every female if I were to restock. Do the male peacocks do the rearing as with the Goo obo? I'm thinking of stocking some with my Boes after I move the Goos in with my M. affinis Pagwi.
Roan
Peacocks are hard to get over here. Dunno if an LFS would carry them or order them. They can be bought on line, but usually in "packs" and not as pairs.
Also, the ANGFA guys have said that they can be nasty at times, but I've heard a few people here say theirs are laid back. Could be "washed out" breeding, like with bows. Regardless, you sure they'd be okay with a betta?
My Goo obos are *extremely* laid back, cool dudes, and get along will with all my Boesemani, however they are in a 75g heavy planted tank.
I would rather have 2 males for every female if I were to restock. Do the male peacocks do the rearing as with the Goo obo? I'm thinking of stocking some with my Boes after I move the Goos in with my M. affinis Pagwi.
Roan
