Hardwater Centerpiece fish?

[TacomaToker]

Anyone can advise a colorful center piece fish (or pair) that does well in hard water with pH 8 - 8.5 and plants. Pic of tank is attached, it’s 45 gal so tall but only 3 feet. Thanks for any advice

 

[Frank the Fish guy]

Melanotaenia boesemani​

(Rainbow fish)




I see them in your tank. Get a small school. They will color up and will be beautiful. The come from hard water.

 

[MonsterGar]

Orange Chromide. Some individuals are stunning, and are surprisingly easy to keep despite their unpopularity. Also pretty unique as they are one of only 3 cichlids native to Asia.

 

[ProudPapa]

A group of pearl gouramis should work in your water.

 

[PlantedCommunityTank132]

Anyone can advise a colorful center piece fish (or pair) that does well in hard water with pH 8 - 8.5 and plants. Pic of tank is attached, it’s 45 gal so tall but only 3 feet. Thanks for any advice

I have no idea, but your tank looks awesome(-:

 

[TacomaToker]

Orange Chromide. Some individuals are stunning, and are surprisingly easy to keep despite their unpopularity. Also pretty unique as they are one of only 3 cichlids native to Asia.

Dang, those are really cool. Thats a great suggestion, wonder how I could go about getting some.

I have no idea, but your tank looks awesome(-:

Thanks! You too!