Drew 43920

I am redoing an cycled 55 gallon and I would like to add 6-8 "hardy" red colored fish.
At the moment I have 3 BA Tetras, 1 E. Pleco and 4 Bronze Corys.
TIA
Drew

Nick G

I'd go for Cherry Barbs or Glolight Danio's. They're both pretty hardy!

GouramiGirl1221

Platies are very pretty as well, as long as you get the same sex unless you're wanting to breed.

Mike19

one question why necessarily ''hardy fish'' with the right care and maintenance you don't have to limit yourself too a specific fish in my opinion.

Drew 43920

Cowardliness, Physical Limitations, Economics, Softheartedness.

Barbrella

For extreme hardiness (and cheapness), I'll add my vote for Cherry barbs! The males in their scarlet breeding colours can match any more exotic fish.

If you decide on them, don't be put off by their pale and washed out looks in the petstore.They'll colour up brilliantly once they're home.

Alessa

Red-wag platies are a choice too

platy ben

cherry barbs
serpae tetras
male guppys with red tails
platies

Any of those are pretty hardy and red

Mike19

I thought hardy fish, where fish who can withstand water parameter fluctuations. hence fish like danios being used for cycling, not that i approve of this.

Minnow

Yes, hardy fish are ones who are capable of dealing with fluctuations or less-than-perfect water conditions. Cowardliness, physical limitations, economics, and softheartedness are all reasons for wanting hardy fish in the first place

BTW, I vote for Cherry Barbs. Never had them myself, but they sure are pretty!