CillClare
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Hey, I'm still pretty new to keeping fish and I have a 10 gal that's doing well (Molly's and guppies). I'm getting a 29 gallon tank, maybe larger if needed for ideal stocking.
I have well water, so it is pretty hard. I have conditioner, ph reducer, and the aquarium salts that help a lot, but I need hardier fish.
I really want cherry barbs! But I have no idea what can go with them. I've heard about Angel's, tetras, dwarf gourami's, and swordtails with them mostly. HOWEVER I am super dead set against tetras bc I was told neons were good beginner fish and they were too sensitive for my water - live and learn. Never really recovered from the many deaths. Many mixed opinions on stocking options for cherry barbs. Any suggestions are super appreciated or any advice!
I have well water, so it is pretty hard. I have conditioner, ph reducer, and the aquarium salts that help a lot, but I need hardier fish.
I really want cherry barbs! But I have no idea what can go with them. I've heard about Angel's, tetras, dwarf gourami's, and swordtails with them mostly. HOWEVER I am super dead set against tetras bc I was told neons were good beginner fish and they were too sensitive for my water - live and learn. Never really recovered from the many deaths. Many mixed opinions on stocking options for cherry barbs. Any suggestions are super appreciated or any advice!