New tank idea - Aquarium Advice

Gillie · 10-07-2007, 07:13 PM

I am thinking about setting up my 40 gal as a longfin tank that I am trying to keep only South American species in. So far I am thinking:

2 Longfin Rams
10 Longfin Corys
1 Longfin BN

All I am missing is the Tetras. I am trying to stay away from the larger types like Black Skirts, but cannot think of another longfinned species.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated

black hills tj · 10-07-2007, 07:27 PM

Could you sub long fin danios for the LF tetras? Not sure where danios originate though.

Looks like they are from India. What about Congo tetras?

Leaf · 10-07-2007, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Gillie

All I am missing is the Tetras. I am trying to stay away from the larger types like Black Skirts, but cannot think of another longfinned species.

Splashing Tetra (Copella arnoldi) has long fins. However, they also get up to about 3.5" so they might not be desirable for with your plan.

Red Minor Serpae Tetra (Hyphessobrycon eques) does have a long finned variety. These reach about 2" in size.

Gillie · 10-07-2007, 08:45 PM

The Danios even though they are Asian are gonna be my backup in case I can't find anything else or I may get them until I get longfinned tetras. The congos get way to big I would like to have a school of 10-15 and they would draw attention from the other fish.

I totally forgot about Serpaes I'll just have to try to find some.

mom2reds · 10-08-2007, 12:23 PM

what about long finned rosey barbs, I don't know where they come from but they are very pretty fish and have a great personality.

Good luck sounds like a fun tank

Gillie · 10-08-2007, 06:18 PM

What is the max size of Rosey Barbs?

mom2reds · 10-08-2007, 10:55 PM

Mine are about 2 inches long and I guess they are full grown

10-07-2007, 07:13 PM	#1
Gillie Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romeo, Michigan Posts: 454	New tank idea I am thinking about setting up my 40 gal as a longfin tank that I am trying to keep only South American species in. So far I am thinking: 2 Longfin Rams 10 Longfin Corys 1 Longfin BN All I am missing is the Tetras. I am trying to stay away from the larger types like Black Skirts, but cannot think of another longfinned species. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated __________________ Phil

10-07-2007, 07:27 PM	#2
black hills tj Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: black hills, south dakota Posts: 1,785	Could you sub long fin danios for the LF tetras? Not sure where danios originate though. Looks like they are from India. What about Congo tetras? __________________ <.^.>Mike<.^.> http://www.bhtj.net

10-07-2007, 08:45 PM	#4
Gillie Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romeo, Michigan Posts: 454	The Danios even though they are Asian are gonna be my backup in case I can't find anything else or I may get them until I get longfinned tetras. The congos get way to big I would like to have a school of 10-15 and they would draw attention from the other fish. I totally forgot about Serpaes I'll just have to try to find some. __________________ Phil

10-08-2007, 12:23 PM	#5
mom2reds Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lubbock texas Posts: 767 Images: 14	what about long finned rosey barbs, I don't know where they come from but they are very pretty fish and have a great personality. Good luck sounds like a fun tank __________________ Tess 100 gal. freshwater planted community tank VOTE FOR AA TODAY

10-08-2007, 06:18 PM	#6
Gillie Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Romeo, Michigan Posts: 454	What is the max size of Rosey Barbs? __________________ Phil

10-08-2007, 10:55 PM	#7
mom2reds Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: May 2006 Location: Lubbock texas Posts: 767 Images: 14	Mine are about 2 inches long and I guess they are full grown __________________ Tess 100 gal. freshwater planted community tank VOTE FOR AA TODAY

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