P@UL Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 whats the best ( coolest/nicest ) fish for a community tank with live bearers and gouramis? besides clown loaches of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osprey Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 What size is the tank? Are you looking for schooling fish or something a bit larger? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted February 24, 2007 Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 There are tons of choices. How big is the tank? Do you want schooling type fish, or a pair of something? Bottom dwellers or mid level fish? Tetras work great in a community tank and add lots of color. For bottom dwellers, cory cats are nice and fun. The rainbowfish can also work, depending on tank size. Or a pair of "peaceful" cichlids like apistosor rams might work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P@UL Posted February 24, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2007 i just want to no wat r some really nice looking fish that i could buy in the future Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim Chicklets Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 i just want to no wat r some really nice looking fish that i could buy in the future hubby and i just bought some pleco's from henry's that are live barers i just want to no wat r some really nice looking fish that i could buy in the future hubby and i just bought some pleco's from henry's that are live barers sorry make that platties Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osprey Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 The thing is that the size of the tank will either open up more options or limit your stocking. For example, I would recommend congo or columbian tetras for a 55 gallon, but not a 20g. The size of the tank makes a huge difference, and so do your preferences regarding loners or schooling fish. Also, what is your substrate like? Do you plan to keep any bottom dwellers? If it's for the 30g in your sig, I wouldn't recommend anything. That tank is already heavily stocked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shayesmommy Posted February 25, 2007 Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 not heavily stocked but i would say soon to be overstocked by alot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P@UL Posted February 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2007 its not over stocked trust me the fish r very small and the frogs and shrimmp sit in the same spot 24/7 but im not adding to that tank im gettin a new one maybe tomorrow so i want suggestions when the tank is ready but no i kinda want more sharkish fish but the tend to grow way to big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osprey Posted February 26, 2007 Report Share Posted February 26, 2007 (edited) The thing is, that although the fish are very small right now, they will grow. They don't stay the size you bought them. And with that increased size, comes increased bio-load. You'd be better off weeding through your stock list and increasing the number of each individual species of schooling fish, instead of trying to introduce new species. Cories, tetras, white clouds and hatchet fish are all schooling and need to be kept in groups (3-5 for cories, 6+ for tetras, WCMM's and hatchets. More is better when it comes to schooling fish). You'll see a marked change in behavior if you allow these fish their proper social environment. They'll be out and active more often, and the tank will look fuller. Your clown loach is already going to outgrow (or become stunted and unhealthy because of) your 30 gallon tank...it will grow over a foot long, needs 3-4 loachie companions, and requires a 150 gallon tank to be happy in the long run. You should aim for that size tank if you can. Then you can keep a shark, like the Red-tailed for example, happy for its full lifespan in a tank that won't cause it to become stunted or deformed. Edited February 26, 2007 by Osprey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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