Red Stocking

[doreenjoy]

I'm downsizing to a 10 gallon planted tank. The only "must" for stocking is a small school of cardinal tetras (approximately 7 of them), a red brigs snail, and a few cherry shrimp.

I'd like a "centerpiece" fish that looks good with the cardinals, so something red or neon blue is in order. Possibilities I've thought of:

* 1 red male betta
* 2 red dward platties - do they come in red or only orange?
* 1 powder blue dwarf gourami - I'm concerned about getting one that's of good quality, though.

Any other ideas?

 

[Lupin]

Platies come in various colors. Go with males only if you don't want fry.

 

[vampie]

Last I check, there isn't a red mystery snail.

The betta could end up being a easy target for fin-nipping by the tetras. It might tear apart the shrimp as well. There are some red platies, but they seem a bit uncommon. I've seen them advertised as "blood red platies". The orange ones are quite common though.

 

[jm1212]

the "natural (red/blue stripes)" form of dwarf gouramis is hardier than the solid forms.

 

[doreenjoy]

Last I check, there isn't a red mystery snail.

Red/burgundy/maroon. They look pretty red to me.

The betta could end up being a easy target for fin-nipping by the tetras.

Huh. I've never seen a cardinal tetra nip at anything, and I've kept them for over 34 years.

 

[doreenjoy]

No ideas for red fish?

 

[Mgamer20o0]

platies

pearl danio

apisto

 

[doreenjoy]

Thanks, mgamer. That's the best looking apisto I've ever seen.

Not sure if platies get red enough...they always seem more orange to me.

I may break down and get the old standby 10 gallon stocking: honey gourami, cardinal tetras, shrimp & snails.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

i seen plenty of dark red platies. check out aqua bid for the triple red apistos. i know there is more.... give me time to think.....

 

[Mgamer20o0]

maybe some killies.