GBR Breeding Setup Idea OK???

[Piranha86]

I'm planning on getting a (proven?) pair of GBR's for a 20 Long aquarium. I don't want to plant it too densely. I think I will just have some Sword Plants and some Anubias's because I'm sick of dealing with live plants. I'm going to have a few flowerpots in there and maybe cut the top off of a coconut and put it in the substrate so that there is a slight concave surface. Will this work? Also, should I put any other fish in there? I have heard that they are better parents if you keep a few neons in there to guard the eggs from. Thanks

 

[sumluvu1314]

You can put some neons in without any problems. However, fries will not survive since the tetras are too fast and grib them from the parents.

 

[Piranha86]

Thanks for the info.

 

[mugzy]

There are excellent parents but like it was said, best by them selves, if fry

 

[RazzleFish]

Also you will want to use fine sand substrate because they like to dig a pit to move the free swimming fry to. Also, java moss will help because of the tiny organisms that the fry will feed on.