zizziz

What are some good fish for tank mate with a rainbow? I have one in a 29 gal, then I added 3 balas (for now). At first mr rainbow was chicken, hiding all day and night not eating nothing. I was actually worried about it. Now he comes out and does nothing but go after my balas, even though they are bigger and there are 3 of them. suggestions?

Taku

I have found that only other rainbows are truly happy.

tony

I have had many fish with rainbow sharks (cherry barbs, tiger barbs, otos, cory cats, neon tetras, glowlight tetras, zebra danios...) They all did fine. The only bit of aggresion I have ever seen is with the tiger barbs, my rainbow shark just chases them around to show them who's boss, nothing serious. I don't think rainbows get along well with other sharks, that may be the problem. They are territorial.

P.s. you are overstocked. You should only have about 1 inch of fish per gallon. You have a 29 gallon tank and 51 inches of fish. Rainbow sharks will grow to 6 inches and the bala sharks will grow to well over a foot, about 15 inches. The balas will eventually get too big for most home aquariums.

fishchick

I have been wondering the same question , have a 75 gallon and not sure what to go with , i will get two angels , have a pleco , but not sure if i want the sailfins or the pictus catfish , can't remember but one is a fin nipper , not good ! any ideas !

Shawnie

my rainbow is super territorial...he controls one whole side of a 55 gal to himself LOL ...greedy thing..


pictus arent nippers.. I have two with my angels...