I'm a first time poster. I'm starting my first fish tank in 10 years. I'll be setting up my 12 gallon tank for cycling this w/e. I'm looking to several plants, rocks, driftwood. After the cycling process I looking to purchase some neon tetras but I haven't come to a conclusion on what else I want in the tank. I would like to have fish that accomadate 78-80 degrees and that are easy to care for. I'm looking for advice from some experienced aquarists.
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Are you planning to do a fishless cycle on the tank? If so, then you have several weeks to decide what fish to get.
In a 12 gallon tank, a school of about 6 neons, some cories and maybe a sparkling or dwarf gourami would make a nice set up. As far as plants, stay with low light plnats, anacharis, java fern, hornwort, etc. and you'll be just fine. Float some of the hornwort on top of the tank as well, as some fish (esp. gouramis) love floating plants, both for cover and to munch on a bit.
John
In a 12 gallon tank, a school of about 6 neons, some cories and maybe a sparkling or dwarf gourami would make a nice set up. As far as plants, stay with low light plnats, anacharis, java fern, hornwort, etc. and you'll be just fine. Float some of the hornwort on top of the tank as well, as some fish (esp. gouramis) love floating plants, both for cover and to munch on a bit.
John
Are you planning to do a fishless cycle on the tank? If so, then you have several weeks to decide what fish to get.
In a 12 gallon tank, a school of about 6 neons, some cories and maybe a sparkling or dwarf gourami would make a nice set up. As far as plants, stay with low light plnats, anacharis, java fern, hornwort, etc. and you'll be just fine. Float some of the hornwort on top of the tank as well, as some fish (esp. gouramis) love floating plants, both for cover and to munch on a bit.
John
I agree, but neons are a little finicky; I would get rasboras (harlequins) which are nice strong school fishes!:naughty:
You indeed have many options. If you like the look of the neons, opt for Cardinals which are very similar in appearance but a little hardier. I'd suggest 6-8 and for another fish for that temp range, you can check out Apistos (including Rams).
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a school of cardinals or another small species of tetra would look nice with a pair of rams or in a planted tank
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a school of cardinals or another small species of tetra would look nice with a pair of rams or in a planted tank
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all good suggestions, ty. i started a fishless cycle today, my sis' gave me some dr. tim's and some krill. she said that it will help the cycling process. i hope to be able to plant soon. I like the plant suggestions especially the hornwort (i forgot about floating plants). i think all in all, that i am going with some tetras, corys, and either gouramis or rams. for some reason i thought rams would be hard to manage.
i heard some people have problems with the tetras. they say they r overbred. how many rasboras would i keep in a 12 g tank?
If this is an Eclipse 12 gallon you may want to forgo getting neons and Rams as they will all hang out near the bottom leaving lots of empty space above. You might want some fish that swim in the middle and upper waters. Harlequin Rasboras would be pretty good at filling out the tank, better than most small tetras. Six Harlequins and 8 pygmy cories would be one way to go.
Silvertip tetras are one tetra that will swim all over the tank and are very active. Or male Endler's livebearers. You could put in lots of them.
A dwarf Gourami will also swim all over the tank.
Silvertip tetras are one tetra that will swim all over the tank and are very active. Or male Endler's livebearers. You could put in lots of them.
A dwarf Gourami will also swim all over the tank.