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March 3rd, 2006
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Fish Newbie
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lone fish
Hello,
What fish don't mind being alone, or being the only one of their species in a tank? I don't have room for much of a school in my small tank (per my earlier post).
Thanks!
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March 3rd, 2006
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Fish Newbie
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Re: lone fish
to clarify, I'm looking for smallish suggestions  |
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March 3rd, 2006
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Fish Helper
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Re: lone fish
betta fish...what kinda aquarium do you have?
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March 3rd, 2006
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Fish Newbie
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Re: lone fish
6g with heater, filter, plastic plants, and aerator
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Originally Posted by beckers4oranges
betta fish...what kinda aquarium do you have?
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March 3rd, 2006
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Fish Keeper
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Re: lone fish
2 dwarf Gourami or a single Betta.
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March 3rd, 2006
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Fish Newbie
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Re: lone fish
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Originally Posted by vin
2 dwarf Gourami
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Is it best to keep them in pairs? |
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March 3rd, 2006
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Fish Keeper
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Re: lone fish
Not necessarily, but if you get a male and a femaie, they will swim together, usually. If you get only one, I would recommend a male since their colors are more vibrant. |
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March 3rd, 2006
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Fish Master
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Re: lone fish
i would say and ABF but they would probalby need a little more swimming room
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March 3rd, 2006
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Fish Newbie
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Re: lone fish
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Originally Posted by atmmachine816
i would say and ABF but they would probalby need a little more swimming room
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ABF=?
A Betta Fish? |
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March 3rd, 2006
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Fish Keeper
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Re: lone fish
If you get gouramis, just make sure you don't get two males  |
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March 4th, 2006
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Fish Helper
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Re: lone fish
a 6 gallon is perfect for a betta plus crowntailed bettas are some of the prettiest fish out there...and mine is lookin at me right now lol
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March 4th, 2006
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Fish Newbie
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Re: lone fish
Hello all,
Thanks for all of the advice! After consultation with my gf, I think we're going to go with a m+f dwarf gourami. We'll probably visit some shops later today. I'll let you know how it goes!
Thanks again!
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March 4th, 2006
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Re: lone fish
Six Gallons isn't really big enough for two Gouramis. Especially if you get male + female. When they get ready to spawn(and they will) the male will get very aggressive, and since there is nowhere for the female to go he will kill her.
they are beautiful fish and need and deserve a little more room. Just my thoughts and experience
Carol
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March 4th, 2006
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Fish Master
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Re: lone fish
ABF=african butterfly fish they are really cool fish but i would think your tank is more deep than long so they wouldnt be good
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March 5th, 2006
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Fish Newbie
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Re: lone fish
The store only had males, so he is a bachelor for now. We'll see how it goes, and maybe I'll think about getting him a little friend so he won't be lonely. If it's of another species, what would anyone suggest? I wish I could get a bottom feeder to clean up the bottom of the tank, but it seems like most of the little cats like to be in groups...
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March 5th, 2006
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Fish Keeper
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Re: lone fish
I think Bulldog plecs are good cleaners, and they only get to 2 inches long, but have no experience lol
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March 5th, 2006
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Fish Newbie
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Re: lone fish
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Originally Posted by EmpPleco
I think Bulldog plecs are good cleaners, and they only get to 2 inches long, but have no experience lol
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March 5th, 2006
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Fish Keeper
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Re: lone fish
yup pretty sure -- most plecs will do fine on their own |
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