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August 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Mentor
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Originally Posted by Swifterz  well i went to 3 pet stores, got an AWESOME piece of driftwood. i'm about to put it in and i will take pictures. i looked at both cherry barbs and yoyo loaches but didn't pull the trigger. like it's been said i just want to be 100% certain i get something i will be happy with this time. i would have definitely got the yoyo's but they were $8 each and i didn't want to spend $24 for 3 of them. for the cherrys, a m/f pair was $3.50.
i really appreciate all the info/advice that has been given here. i realize i'm very stubborn, but you all have been so helpful and friendly. i know you all are just wanting what's best for the fish. i've been keeping fish for years, but i've never had a tank this size or been so serious about it. i am addicted. thanks for keeping your patience with me! | If you go for Cherrys, try maintain a ratio of 1 male to every 2-3 females. I have 1 male with 5 females. Loaches in general I've found aren't the cheapest fish, but if YoYos are a bit expensive that check out Zebra Loaches... Also, have you seen Congo Tetras? They are awesome coloured fish that get to about 3" long. Also check out the rainbowfish family - some of the most common ones are Dwarf Neon Rainbows and Boeseman's Rainbows. BTW, if you really want to see a load of fish check out this link: http://www.aquahobby.com/e_freshwate...arium_fish.php
It's got loads of decnt pics of fish and some basic info.
Tanks looking cool! I'd have live plants in there personally but if you don't ant to try then you don't have to. If you do want to, then Cryptocorynes, Hygrophilas, Vallisneras, and Ambulia are some really easy plants which I find are almost impossible to kill. | 
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August 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| ok, i have been to SIX pet stores in my city yesterday and today, intending looking at cherry barbs and yoyo loaches, but everywhere i've gone i have been so tempted with the firemouths. they are just so beautiful.
i've gotten different answers on whether or not they will go in my community. most have said they "could" attack my other fish, but two people said they aren't really mean, just territorial, and they are one of the more peaceful of the new world cichlids.
i am not going to get cherry barbs. in the end i think they are just an ordinary, small fish that i would wish i hadn't bought after a few days. i really want to go get some firemouths and try it out. they are only $2.50 each.
since they are going to be the last fish introduced into the tank, and not very large (yet), do you think this will work? i still have them, so it would be 3 bala sharks, 1 rainbow shark, 10 tiger barbs, and then the firemouths. | |
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August 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| i would have to say wouldnt work they will kill your other fish i wouldnt put them in my all mbuna tank cause they are pretty but are like rattle snakes | |
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August 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| I just googled Firemouth's since I don't know anything about them. The one article I read claimed that they were peacful except when spawing. So it sounds like they could work in your tank, but don't base your decision on my recommendation since I only read the one article. | |
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August 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| well peacefull to their own kind | |
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August 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| i seen them fight on utube lol | |
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August 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| ahhhh i don't know what to do. i want to try them but i'm just not sure. i'm reading the subforum about firemouths on this site. they have their very own section.
it seems like a lot of people have put them in communitys and not one has said they killed the other fish yet. it sounds like the other fish will just stay away either out of instinct or once they have been chased off once. i'm guessing the firemouths are not mean, just territorial.
i could always rearrange my slate rock to make lots of caves and thus more hiding places. | |
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August 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| Well it sounds like you really, really want them and the fish you have "should" be able to hold their own if there are any problems, It would probably be a good idea to have a back up plan just in case if you do decide to get one. | |
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August 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
| yes i keep trying to turn myself off of the idea but i can't. every time i go to look at peaceful fish, i just stare at the firemouths in amazement. they are so beautiful! and they are just about the right size for what i'm looking for. they max out at about 5", which would make them a beautiful "showpiece" fish. i still have my balas though haha. | |
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August 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| man you need alot of tanks you want everything lol over stocking causes stress ya know | |
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August 2nd, 2009
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| i got two firemouths about 2.5" long. they have been in the tank for 10 minutes or so and they are just swimming around ignoring the other fish and the other fish are ignoring them. | |
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August 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| oh wow, Fm's top off at 6-7"
i was considering getting 1 for my 32 gallon and felt it wouldnt be appropriate for them, your tank is fully stocked again...
how long did you acclimate them for? | |
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August 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Helper
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Originally Posted by Tony G. oh wow, Fm's top off at 6-7"
i was considering getting 1 for my 32 gallon and felt it wouldnt be appropriate for them, your tank is fully stocked again...
how long did you acclimate them for? |
at least 45 minutes while i rearranged my slate to try to make them caves for territory | |
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August 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Master
| ok keep an eye on your parameters  | |
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August 2nd, 2009
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August 2nd, 2009
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| | Fish Keeper
| good luck to ya | |
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August 2nd, 2009
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| thank you sir! | |
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August 2nd, 2009
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| ar they a pair? | |
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