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Old 06-14-2006, 11:13 PM   #1
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need 1-2 more fish- suggestions?

I have a very peaceful community tank, but most of my fish are ground-dwellers. I only have two very large platies and 4 small rummynoses that take up swimming space 9and the rummys like to hide in the plants).

I am probably VERY close to my bioload limit, but would like to add just 1-2 larger peaceful fish to add some colour and take up some middle-space.

Any suggestions?
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2 panda cories
1 oto (maybe one on the way)
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Old 06-14-2006, 11:31 PM   #2
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how about a paradisefish ?
and get another panda - they love being in groups
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Old 06-14-2006, 11:43 PM   #3
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I'd say more rummies, get a nice school going.

Or 2 rainbowfish.
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Old 06-15-2006, 12:36 AM   #4
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I thought rainbowfish needed more room than provided by a 20G ? I was advised against them when I was contemplating them for my 29G. Or did you mean dwarf neon rainbows ?
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Old 06-15-2006, 03:38 AM   #5
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I'd say more rummies, get a nice school going.
I agree. A school of rummynoses would look great!

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I thought rainbowfish needed more room than provided by a 20G ? I was advised against them when I was contemplating them for my 29G. Or did you mean dwarf neon rainbows ?
Many rainbows need more room than a 20g, but not all. The dwarf neon's threadfin's, and forktail's are some of the ones that stay small enough.
They do best in schools of 4+ (per species).
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