GBR stocking question - Aquarium Advice

knowsam · 07-23-2006, 06:26 PM

Are these too fast and unnerving for a tank w/rainbows? Also are they fast enough that they'll induce schooling fish to school (cardinals and Siam Algee Eaters)?
Sean

Lonewolfblue · 07-23-2006, 06:50 PM

GBR's will work absolutely perfect with rainbows, cardinals, SAE's, and more.

As for making other fish school, they are not aggressive to other fish. So getting them to school will need something a little bit more aggressive. GBR's are community and work well with most all tetras and other community fish.

knowsam · 07-23-2006, 07:14 PM

I've always skipped over them in the store. I don't know why but I think I've just assumed that they'd be agressive w/the chilid look and all.
Cheers Sean

Lonewolfblue · 07-23-2006, 07:25 PM

No, the dwarf cichlids are community. My Bolivians are a little more aggressive than the GBR's, but still do very well with all other tank mates.

knowsam · 07-23-2006, 11:16 PM

Maybe I'll look into the Bolivians, they might generate the schooling. I gotta admit, I really like the GBR look. I've been missing out on some cool fish.
Cheers

Lonewolfblue · 07-23-2006, 11:21 PM

GBR's are an awsome looking fish, yes. But they are also more susceptible to water conditions as well. A few members in AA have been having problems with them dying. So if you go with the Bolivians, they are a lot more hardy. I have Bolivians in my 29G with cardinals, bleeding hearts, serpae's, and blue flame tetras, and none really school much. The only aggression displayed by the Bolivians is the male chasing tetras out of their breeding area. Other than that, no threats.

Now if you are interested in fish that school much better, then I would have to say Rummynose Tetras. Mine are always together. Very seldom do they ever split up. Out of all the tetras I currently have, I would say they school the best. And for larger fish, my Roseline Sharks are excellent schoolers. But you need a bigger tank for them.

Jarred Darque · 07-24-2006, 12:48 AM

I likethe punk kid on the block look of the GBRs

07-23-2006, 06:26 PM	#1
knowsam Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 16	GBR stocking question Are these too fast and unnerving for a tank w/rainbows? Also are they fast enough that they'll induce schooling fish to school (cardinals and Siam Algee Eaters)? Sean

07-23-2006, 06:50 PM	#2
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	GBR's will work absolutely perfect with rainbows, cardinals, SAE's, and more. As for making other fish school, they are not aggressive to other fish. So getting them to school will need something a little bit more aggressive. GBR's are community and work well with most all tetras and other community fish. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

07-23-2006, 07:25 PM	#4
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	No, the dwarf cichlids are community. My Bolivians are a little more aggressive than the GBR's, but still do very well with all other tank mates. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

07-23-2006, 11:21 PM	#6
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	GBR's are an awsome looking fish, yes. But they are also more susceptible to water conditions as well. A few members in AA have been having problems with them dying. So if you go with the Bolivians, they are a lot more hardy. I have Bolivians in my 29G with cardinals, bleeding hearts, serpae's, and blue flame tetras, and none really school much. The only aggression displayed by the Bolivians is the male chasing tetras out of their breeding area. Other than that, no threats. Now if you are interested in fish that school much better, then I would have to say Rummynose Tetras. Mine are always together. Very seldom do they ever split up. Out of all the tetras I currently have, I would say they school the best. And for larger fish, my Roseline Sharks are excellent schoolers. But you need a bigger tank for them. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

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07-23-2006, 07:14 PM	#3
knowsam Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 16	I've always skipped over them in the store. I don't know why but I think I've just assumed that they'd be agressive w/the chilid look and all. Cheers Sean

07-23-2006, 11:16 PM	#5
knowsam Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 16	Maybe I'll look into the Bolivians, they might generate the schooling. I gotta admit, I really like the GBR look. I've been missing out on some cool fish. Cheers

07-24-2006, 12:48 AM	#7
Jarred Darque Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 666	I likethe punk kid on the block look of the GBRs

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