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June 2nd, 2007
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ID master
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Would 4 neons fit?
Would about 4-5 neon rainbowfish fit into my 37 gallon tank? I saw some today at a pet store and the person working had no idea what they were(thought they were tetras).
Tom
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June 3rd, 2007
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Fish Addict
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Re: Would 4 neons fit?
Hi Tom ,do you mean Dwarf Neon's ,if so they only grow to about 2.5"-3" so that will not be a problem and like all Rainbows they are very peacefull towards other tank mates .
Have a look at these Ornate Rainbows they grow to about the same size but i think they look better but thats just me.  |
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June 3rd, 2007
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ID master
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Re: Would 4 neons fit?
I already picked them up yesterday, I went to do some research in the books they had at the LFS, and found they would be fine in the tank since the ones I got grow to be about 2". I got 3 and they are schooling with my lemon tetras at the moment. They are a neon blue with bright red fins. They make a nice addition to the tank. Are those yours?
Tom
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June 5th, 2007
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Re: Would 4 neons fit?
Hi tom ,i bet they do look good with your lemon tetras they are a preety fish .The Ornate rainbows in the pictures are not mine but maybe one day i will get some but in the lfs where i live they dont seem to get many different types of rainbows . |
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June 9th, 2007
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ID master
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Re: Would 4 neons fit?
These are the rainbows I got.
Tom
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June 9th, 2007
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Re: Would 4 neons fit?
Hi Tom how many did you get in the end, and do you know the difference between male and female . |
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June 9th, 2007
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Re: Would 4 neons fit?
Nice Rainbows!
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June 9th, 2007
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Fish Master
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Re: Would 4 neons fit?
Pretty fish! Never even knew about these. Very nice. How big did you say it was (the ones you got)?
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June 9th, 2007
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ID master
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Re: Would 4 neons fit?
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Hi Tom how many did you get in the end, and do you know the difference between male and female . |
I got 3 and am planning on getting more after the treatment of the pleco is done in a week or so. I think I have 2 females and 1 male at the moment.
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Nice Rainbows!
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Thanks.
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Originally Posted by armadillo
Pretty fish! Never even knew about these. Very nice. How big did you say it was (the ones you got)?
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Thanks, they get to be about 1.5-2" in length and like to be in a school of 6 or more.
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June 19th, 2007
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Re: Would 4 neons fit?
So Boff, do you know where to get the Ornate Rainbows?
Tom, did you get any more of the Neon Rainbows? How are they doing? My LFS has some in stock now, and I'll be going in in two day, and plan to get some to add to my new 55 G I'm setting up. It is all set up , cycling (Bio-Spira added), been going now for a week with 4 Rainbow Platys which are doing well. Took readings today, and decided I can add a few more small fish.
Fish in the Frozen North 8)
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June 19th, 2007
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ID master
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Re: Would 4 neons fit?
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Originally Posted by susitna-flower
So Boff, do you know where to get the Ornate Rainbows?
Tom, did you get any more of the Neon Rainbows? How are they doing? My LFS has some in stock now, and I'll be going in in two day, and plan to get some to add to my new 55 G I'm setting up. It is all set up , cycling (Bio-Spira added), been going now for a week with 4 Rainbow Platys which are doing well. Took readings today, and decided I can add a few more small fish.
Fish in the Frozen North 8)
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Ya, I got 3 more yesterday along with 2 more lemon tetras. Before the rainbowfish, my dad was complaining about how little activity there was in the tank, but now it is constant movement. They are doing fine today, but they were just introduced yesterday.
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June 19th, 2007
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Re: Would 4 neons fit?
I'm glad you did get more, and that they are making your tank more interesting. I like that even though they move around a lot, it isn't agressive movement. They don't pick on other fish, and I have never lost even the smallest fish from having them together with rainbows. Have fun!
Fish in the Frozen North 8)
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June 20th, 2007
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ID master
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Re: Would 4 neons fit?
Thanks. They seem to stress out my angels a little though with all the activity and they are not used to that. They should get used to it in the future though.
Tom
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June 22nd, 2007
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Re: Would 4 neons fit?
Hi susitna-flower i do have a site some where that is in the US and does sell the Ornate Rainbows ,but i have so many good sites it will take me a little time to find . |
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June 22nd, 2007
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Fish Mentor
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Re: Would 4 neons fit?
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Hi susitna-flower i do have a site some where that is in the US and does sell the Ornate Rainbows ,but i have so many good sites it will take me a little time to find . |
Thanks!  Yesterday I was at my LFS and picked up 5 Dwarf Neon Rainbows! I also got 3 Panda Corys, all to go in a 55 gal with my Rainbow Platys! Lovely color combo! Now, to see if any fry manage to survive. The rainbows are very active, but I'm hoping they are small enough not to impact the fry too hard. 
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June 23rd, 2007
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Fish Master
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Re: Would 4 neons fit?
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Originally Posted by Tom
they get to be about 1.5-2" in length and like to be in a school of 6 or more.
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Ah, OK. So they're not as tiny as neon tetras. That's how I imagined them to be for some reason. |
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