Saltwater & Reef

phoenixkiller · 02-14-2012, 12:17 PM

Which is harder to keep? (this question is open to all users) Africans or South Americans?

phoenixkiller · 02-14-2012, 12:20 PM

Wait. Never mind. I don't want to keep cichlids...

phoenixkiller · 02-14-2012, 12:34 PM

what is a hardy tetra that can help cycle the tank, and can also get along with the Angelfish??

bs6749 · 02-14-2012, 12:45 PM

Black neons or glowlight tetras. Black skirts would also work. Neons are hardy if the stock is good, but angelfish might eat them as they do in the wild.

phoenixkiller · 02-14-2012, 03:33 PM

I thought Black Skirts were too much of fin-nippers...

**Mumma.of.two** · 02-14-2012, 03:36 PM

You know angels ARE Cichlids

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/articl...now/Page2.html
Fish-in Cycling: Step over into the dark side.
If you are fish in cycling please read these. It's not as simple as chucking some fish in a tank. You need to be able to keep them safe and healthy.

**Mumma.of.two** · 02-14-2012, 03:38 PM

How about you go to your LFS and look at what fish you like. Come back here and ask if they are suitable. Another great thing to do is research! The more you can research in this hobby the better

BillD · 02-14-2012, 04:00 PM

While a 55 is large enough for 6 angels, it is unlikely that you will be able to keep 6 without problems. Most fish will tolerate a fairly large pH range. Africans do not need a pH of 8+. If you want some colourful, active, non cichlids, consider rainbows. There are many to choose from some are quite colourful, and some get to a decent size.

CherryBarb123 · 02-14-2012, 04:10 PM

If you are just considering shoaling species, not just tetras then I would recommend Cherry Barbs. Attractive, peaceful and stay fairly small. If you are after tetras then, lemon tetras are quite nice and hardy. Not sure whether they will survive cycling. I used to have them and loved them, but I don't know if they are suitable for cycling because I got them later on. I think glowlights and black neons were mentioned.

Hope this helps

animalzrok2 · 02-14-2012, 04:11 PM

IMO i would get some type of peaceful cichlid (there are sooooooo many to choose from, its hard to rule them out completely) and some community fish OR african cichlids. just wondering, why dont you want cichlids?