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September 14th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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45 gallon Tank
Ok guys ive FINNALLY got my tank setup (filter, heater, light, water) and im ready to add fish, well after i cycle the tank. Heres what i was thinking, and note im going for a schooling effect so theres always movement and color.
-6 Zebra Danios
-6 Neon tetras
-1 african dwarf frog
-1 Angelfish Maybe or something fairly big. ( my grandmother is insistent on buying me a fish that she can call hers in the tank)
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September 15th, 2008
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Fish Mentor
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Angels will eat neons when full grown. Even full grown neons.
I'd replace the neons with Black neons, and add 2 more schools of 6 2" fish to that.
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September 15th, 2008
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Fish Master
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Originally Posted by HatchetHaven
Angels will eat neons when full grown. Even full grown neons.
I'd replace the neons with Black neons, and add 2 more schools of 6 2" fish to that.
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Not if they are raised together they won't. We had 10 neons/5 diamond and 8 black skirts in with our 10 angelfish for like 8 months before the change up. |
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September 15th, 2008
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Fish Mentor
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Allie
Not if they are raised together they won't. We had 10 neons/5 diamond and 8 black skirts in with our 10 angelfish for like 8 months before the change up.
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Are they all full grown, out of interest? I have heard that a few times before, but since it gave nothing about age of both fish it is hard to tell if it's true or not. Obviously a 2" Angel won't snack on neons! |
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September 16th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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ok so no angel? Anyone else know of a fish that is different, but easy to take care of and not overly expensive?
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September 16th, 2008
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Fish Mentor
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Clown plecos are just about the most different fish out there, ful o personality and help with algae if you decide not to risk the angels.
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September 16th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Clown Plecos? ive heard pleco grow pretty large
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September 16th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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What about a gourami?
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September 16th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Yeah i thought of that too
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September 16th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Originally Posted by Nicolas Rodriguez
Clown Plecos? ive heard pleco grow pretty large
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A common pleco you see walmart pushing off on people buying 10 gallon tanks will get hugangous. Clown pleco's tend to max out around 5". |
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September 16th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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That sounds good, im debating beetween that and the gourami.
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September 17th, 2008
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Fish Mentor
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nicolas Rodriguez
That sounds good, im debating beetween that and the gourami.
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Remember, Gouramis are currently carrying a virus called Iridivious. It's basically a virus that has no cure, and you can't detect it until it strikes. It comes from inbreeding in Asia - that's where almost all gourami come from. The problem is, it can species hop... If you can find gouramis locally bred, you should be OK. |
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September 17th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Wow i dident know that, i might hold off on it then, i thougt u guys might like to know i introduced 5 zebra danios last night, and will probably be getting 5 more soon, and they love that tank.
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September 17th, 2008
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Fish Mentor
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nicolas Rodriguez
Wow i dident know that, i might hold off on it then, i thougt u guys might like to know i introduced 5 zebra danios last night, and will probably be getting 5 more soon, and they love that tank.
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Why I think a Clown pleco would be a good alternative. |
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September 17th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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Would the pleco go well with corys? beacause i was considering those as well, my plan right now is 7 danios, 7 tetras, and about 4-5 corys
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September 17th, 2008
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Fish Keeper
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I really suggest you do not put a dwarf frog in there.
Not only is the tank too deep for one, but they have very poor eyesight take some time to find and eat their their food. It wouldn't have a chance with the other fish in there grabbing everything.
These frogs are adorable, but really should be in a shallower species tank just for them!  |
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September 17th, 2008
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Fish Helper
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I really suggest you do not put a dwarf frog in there.
Not only is the tank too deep for one, but they have very poor eyesight take some time to find and eat their their food. It wouldn't have a chance with the other fish in there grabbing everything.
These frogs are adorable, but really should be in a shallower species tank just for them!
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Wow i dident know that either, thanks for the advice on that one.
Last edited by Nicolas Rodriguez; September 17th, 2008 at 08:47 PM.
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September 18th, 2008
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Fish Mentor
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Nicolas Rodriguez
Would the pleco go well with corys? beacause i was considering those as well, my plan right now is 7 danios, 7 tetras, and about 4-5 corys
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Plecos are as peaceful as corys are. Very compatible. |
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